SH 16 over Red Bluff Creek
FairBandera County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of SH 46 · Structure no. 150100029107027
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,434
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 16 over Red Bluff Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 5,434 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,980 by 2033. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Red Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH 16 over Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff Creek carry?
About 5,434 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Red Bluff Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Red Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.