US Bridges

SH 16 over Sabanna River

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 4.35 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 230470028801021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
2,239
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Sabanna River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Sabanna River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 2,239 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2033. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesSabanna River
Location4.35 MI S of SH 6
RouteState Highway 16
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.05539, -98.54158
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,239 (2020)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Sabanna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Sabanna River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Sabanna River carry?

About 2,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Sabanna River?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Sabanna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.