US Bridges

US 96 NB over Huana Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of Lp 500 · Structure no. 112100080902009

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
590 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,216
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 NB over Huana Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 96 NB over Huana Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,216 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,702 by 2040. 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).

Location

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CarriesUS 96 NB
CrossesHuana Creek
Location0.80 MI S of Lp 500
RouteU.S. Route 96
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75613, -94.17921
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,216 (2020)
Projected traffic8,702 by 2040
Trucks19%
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 NB over Huana Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 96 NB 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 NB over Huana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.