US Bridges

US 96 Bus over Drain

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of FM 92 · Structure no. 201010006514022

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,489
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 Bus over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US 96 Bus over Drain in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 100 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,489 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,085 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 96 Bus
CrossesDrain
Location0.20 MI E of FM 92
RouteState Highway 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35024, -94.17421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,489 (2022)
Projected traffic2,085 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 Bus over Drain built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 96 Bus over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 Bus over Drain carry?

About 1,489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 96 Bus over Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 Bus over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.