US Bridges

SH 16 over Patrio Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 140 · Structure no. 150070051701048

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Patrio Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Patrio Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesPatrio Creek
Location0.95 MI S of FM 140
RouteState Highway 16
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7752, -98.54044
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2020)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Patrio Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Patrio 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Patrio Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Patrio Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Patrio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.