US Bridges

US 96 NB over FM 105

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of Hardin CO · Structure no. 201220006504159

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,133
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 NB over FM 105 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 NB over FM 105 in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,133 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,170 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 96 NB
CrossesFM 105
Location1.25 MI E of Hardin CO
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35657, -94.07273
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,133 (2024)
Projected traffic6,170 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 NB over FM 105 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 NB over FM 105 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 NB over FM 105 carry?

About 5,133 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 96 NB over FM 105?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 NB over FM 105?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.