US Bridges

US 96 Bus over Drain

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 327 · Structure no. 201010006514069

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,515
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 1956, so it is 69 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 15,515 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,721 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 96 Bus
CrossesDrain
Location0.30 MI S of SH 327
RouteState Highway 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34011, -94.18257
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,515 (2022)
Projected traffic21,721 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 Bus over Drain built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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 15,515 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 96 Bus over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 Bus over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.