US Bridges

SH 16 over Indian Creek

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 230470028901041

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,466
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Indian Creek in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 84 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 2,466 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.50 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 16
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89047, -98.60386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,466 (2020)
Projected traffic3,070 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 16 over Indian 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.