US Bridges

US 96 over Trout Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 363 · Structure no. 201220006502005

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
314 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
10,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 over Trout Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 96 over Trout Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 92 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 10,077 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,922 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 96
CrossesTrout Creek
Location0.40 MI S of FM 363
RouteU.S. Route 96
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66642, -93.89372
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,077 (2022)
Projected traffic15,922 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 96 over Trout 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 over Trout Creek carry?

About 10,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 96 over Trout Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.