US 96 over Long Branch
FairJasper County, Texas · 2.95 MI N of SH 62 · Structure no. 201220006503156
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,020
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 over Long Branch 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 14,020 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,628 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 96 over Long Branch built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 over Long Branch 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 Long Branch carry?
About 14,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 96 over Long Branch?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 over Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.