US Bridges

US 96 SB over Deer Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 7.2 MI N of SH 62 · Structure no. 201220006503153

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 SB over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 SB over Deer Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 7,594 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,276 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 96 SB
CrossesDeer Creek
Location7.2 MI N of SH 62
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54174, -93.93462
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,594 (2022)
Projected traffic14,276 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 SB over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 SB over Deer 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 SB over Deer Creek carry?

About 7,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 96 SB over Deer Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 SB over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.