US Bridges

US 96 over Ayish Bayou

Good

San Augustine County, Texas · 2.30 MI S of SH 147 · Structure no. 112030080904042

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,299
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 over Ayish Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 over Ayish Bayou in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,080 by 2040. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 96
CrossesAyish Bayou
Location2.30 MI S of SH 147
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47759, -94.12219
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2020)
Projected traffic5,080 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ayish Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 over Ayish Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 over Ayish Bayou carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 96 over Ayish Bayou?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 over Ayish Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.