US Bridges

US 96 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 201220006501050

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,009
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 96 over Sandy Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 88 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,009 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,890 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 96
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.60 MI N of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 96
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91951, -93.99686
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,009 (2024)
Projected traffic18,890 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 96 over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 14,009 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 96 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.