SH 16 over Anton Hollow

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.54 MI SE of Medina C/L · Structure no. 150150029109112

Built: 1980; 45 years old
Condition: Good; inspected August 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 85 ft; 7 main spans
Daily traffic: 8,079; 2018 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Anton Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Anton Hollow in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16

CrossesAnton Hollow

Location0.54 MI SE of Medina C/L

RouteState Highway 16

CountyBexar County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.62783, -98.79999

Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 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

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 spans7

Design loadHS 20

Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,079 (2018)

Projected traffic8,950 by 2033

Trucks5%

Lanes on structure4

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Anton Hollow built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Anton Hollow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Anton Hollow carry?

About 8,079 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Anton Hollow?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 16 over Anton Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.