US 96 over Nichols Creek
FairJasper County, Texas · 11.15 MI N of SH 62 · Structure no. 201220006503161
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,773
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 over Nichols Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 over Nichols 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 13,773 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,588 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Nichols Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 over Nichols 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 Nichols Creek carry?
About 13,773 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 96 over Nichols Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 over Nichols Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.