US Bridges

US 96 over Chicken Bayou

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 3.95 MI N of SH 87 · Structure no. 112100006306104

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,618
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 over Chicken Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 over Chicken Bayou in Shelby 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 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 6,618 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,065 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 96
CrossesChicken Bayou
Location3.95 MI N of SH 87
RouteU.S. Route 96
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86469, -94.20831
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,618 (2024)
Projected traffic8,065 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Chicken Bayou built?

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

What condition is US 96 over Chicken Bayou 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 Chicken Bayou carry?

About 6,618 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 96 over Chicken Bayou?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 over Chicken Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.