US Bridges

SH 16 over LA Parita Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 3.50 MI N of FM 140 · Structure no. 150070051701050

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,829
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over LA Parita Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 16 over LA Parita Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 3,829 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,830 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesLA Parita Creek
Location3.50 MI N of FM 140
RouteState Highway 16
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.84097, -98.5398
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
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,829 (2020)
Projected traffic10,830 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LA Parita Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH 16 over LA Parita 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 LA Parita Creek carry?

About 3,829 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over LA Parita Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over LA Parita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.