US Bridges

SH 16 over Bandera Creek

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 1.2 MI NE of SH 173 · Structure no. 150100029106101

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,033
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Bandera Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Bandera 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 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 11,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,970 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesBandera Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of SH 173
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73197, -99.05369
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,033 (2020)
Projected traffic12,970 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Bandera Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Bandera 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 Bandera Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 16 over Bandera Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Bandera Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.