US Bridges

FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 4.3 MI S of FM 979 · Structure no. 171980195401003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 2096
CrossesDuck Creek Relief
Location4.3 MI S of FM 979
RouteState Highway 2096
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17266, -96.41749
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2023)
Projected traffic204 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2096 over Duck Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.