US Bridges

SH 16 over San Jose Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 12.15 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 220670051704023

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over San Jose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 16 over San Jose Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 77 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,690 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesSan Jose Creek
Location12.15 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 16
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.05308, -98.59597
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2020)
Projected traffic3,690 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 San Jose Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 16 over San Jose 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over San Jose Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over San Jose Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over San Jose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.