US Bridges

SH 16 over Wallace Creek

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 2.6 MI SW of Kerr CO LN · Structure no. 150100029104055

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Wallace Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Wallace Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 81 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesWallace Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of Kerr CO LN
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87774, -99.28629
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Wallace Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SH 16 over Wallace 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 Wallace Creek carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Wallace Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Wallace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.