US Bridges

US 96 SB over Huana Creek

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of Lp 500 · Structure no. 112100080902008

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,340
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 SB over Huana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 SB over Huana 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 3,340 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2033. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 96 SB
CrossesHuana Creek
Location0.80 MI S of Lp 500
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75629, -94.17957
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 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 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, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,340 (2013)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SB over Huana Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 96 SB over Huana 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 SB over Huana Creek carry?

About 3,340 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 96 SB over Huana Creek?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 96 SB over Huana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.