US 96 over Flat Fork Creek
FairShelby County, Texas · 6.00 MI N of SH 87 · Structure no. 112100006306093
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 900 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,554
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 over Flat Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 over Flat Fork Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,554 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2035. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 over Flat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 over Flat Fork Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 96 over Flat Fork Creek carry?
About 5,554 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 96 over Flat Fork Creek?
The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 over Flat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.