SH 16 over Privilege Creek
FairBandera County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of SH 173 · Structure no. 150100029106100
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,248
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Privilege Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Privilege Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,248 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,720 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Privilege Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 over Privilege 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 Privilege Creek carry?
About 9,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Privilege Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Privilege Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.