US 96 over Mill Creek
GoodShelby County, Texas · 4.65 MI S of SH 7 · Structure no. 112100080902007
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,586
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 96 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 over Mill Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,586 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,491 by 2040. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 96 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 96 over Mill 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 96 over Mill Creek carry?
About 5,586 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 96 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 96 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.