US Bridges

US 96 over Cypress Creek Relief

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 4.10 MI N of SH 62 · Structure no. 201220006503157

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,709
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 over Cypress Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying US 96 over Cypress Creek Relief 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 10,709 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,628 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 96
CrossesCypress Creek Relief
Location4.10 MI N of SH 62
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49783, -93.94974
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,709 (2022)
Projected traffic19,628 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Cypress Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is US 96 over Cypress Creek Relief 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 Cypress Creek Relief carry?

About 10,709 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 96 over Cypress Creek Relief?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 96 over Cypress Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.