US 96 SB over Neches River Relief #2
FairJasper County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Hardin CO · Structure no. 201220006504141
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 355 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,153
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 SB over Neches River Relief #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 SB over Neches River Relief #2 in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,153 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,414 by 2042. The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SB over Neches River Relief #2 built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 SB over Neches River Relief #2 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 96 SB over Neches River Relief #2 carry?
About 8,153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 96 SB over Neches River Relief #2?
The structure is 355 ft (108.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 SB over Neches River Relief #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.