US Bridges

SH 16 over Drean Creek

Fair

Bandera County, Texas · 2.3 MI NE of SH 173 · Structure no. 150100029106019

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,033
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Drean Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Drean Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 11,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,970 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 16
CrossesDrean Creek
Location2.3 MI NE of SH 173
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73834, -99.03541
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,033 (2020)
Projected traffic12,970 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 Drean Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 16 over Drean 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 Drean Creek carry?

About 11,033 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Drean Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SH 16 over Drean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.