SH 16 over Macho Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 3.90 MI S of FM 140 · Structure no. 150070051701047
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,110
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Macho Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Macho Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3,110 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,690 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Macho Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SH 16 over Macho 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Macho Creek carry?
About 3,110 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Macho Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Macho Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.