US Bridges

SH 16 over Los Reyes Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of SH 211 · Structure no. 150150029109095

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,950
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Los Reyes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Los Reyes Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 12,950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,710 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesLos Reyes Creek
Location3.20 MI E of SH 211
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61852, -98.73779
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,950 (2020)
Projected traffic20,710 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 Los Reyes Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Los Reyes 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Los Reyes Creek carry?

About 12,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Los Reyes Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Los Reyes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.