US Bridges

US 96 over Slaydons Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 2.85 MI N of FM 1004 · Structure no. 201220006503162

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,999
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 over Slaydons Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 96 over Slaydons 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 11,999 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,588 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 96
CrossesSlaydons Creek
Location2.85 MI N of FM 1004
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63605, -93.90147
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,999 (2024)
Projected traffic22,588 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Slaydons Creek built?

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

What condition is US 96 over Slaydons 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 Slaydons Creek carry?

About 11,999 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 96 over Slaydons Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 96 over Slaydons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.