US Bridges

US 96 over Easley Creek

Good

Sabine County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of FM 83 · Structure no. 112020006406051

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 over Easley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 over Easley Creek in Sabine County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,676 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 96
CrossesEasley Creek
Location0.35 MI S of FM 83
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24358, -93.98543
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,676 (2024)
Projected traffic4,005 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 96 over Easley Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 over Easley Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 over Easley Creek carry?

About 2,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 96 over Easley Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 over Easley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.