US Bridges

SH 16 NB over French Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 2.40 MI SE of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150029110067

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 NB over French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 NB over French Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 77 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 13,173 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,960 by 2033. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 NB
CrossesFrench Creek
Location2.40 MI SE of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 16
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52833, -98.64186
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,173 (2020)
Projected traffic21,960 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 NB over French Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 16 NB over French 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 NB over French Creek carry?

About 13,173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 NB over French Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 NB over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.