SH 16 over Pipe Creek
GoodBandera County, Texas · 0.31 MI E of FM 1283 · Structure no. 150100029107128
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,648
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Pipe Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Pipe Creek in Bandera County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,648 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,560 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Pipe Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 over Pipe 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 Pipe Creek carry?
About 9,648 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Pipe Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Pipe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.