US Bridges

SH 16 over Rush Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of FM 2318 E · Structure no. 230470028801022

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
710 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,141
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Rush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Rush Creek 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 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 2,141 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2033. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.05 MI S of FM 2318 E
RouteState Highway 16
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00658, -98.5631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,141 (2023)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 16 over Rush 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Rush Creek carry?

About 2,141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.