US Bridges

SH 16 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of Mills C/L · Structure no. 230470028901006

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Mountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 16 over Mountain Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 91 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesMountain Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Mills C/L
RouteState Highway 16
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.74288, -98.52541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2020)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 16 over Mountain 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 Mountain Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.