US Bridges

SH 16 over Army Creek

Good

Bandera County, Texas · 3.05 MI W of FM 1283 · Structure no. 150100029106117

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,378
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Army Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Army Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 8,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,720 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesArmy Creek
Location3.05 MI W of FM 1283
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBandera County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74252, -98.97901
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,378 (2020)
Projected traffic10,720 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Army Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SH 16 over Army 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 Army Creek carry?

About 8,378 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Army Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Army Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.