US Bridges

SH 16 over Austin Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 230470028801030

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,765
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Austin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Austin Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 5,765 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,330 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesAustin Creek
Location0.40 MI S of SH 6
RouteState Highway 16
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11169, -98.53616
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,765 (2019)
Projected traffic10,330 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Austin Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Austin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Austin Creek carry?

About 5,765 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Austin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Austin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.