US Bridges

SH 16 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 6.0 MI S of US 281 · Structure no. 030050065502007

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,303
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Brushy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 16 over Brushy Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 78 years old, older 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 1,303 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,824 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location6.0 MI S of US 281
RouteState Highway 16
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.40139, -98.45218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,303 (2020)
Projected traffic1,824 by 2040
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 16 over Brushy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.