US Bridges

SH 16 over San Jose Creek Relief

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 11.7 MI N of US 59 · Structure no. 220670051704067

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
151 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over San Jose Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over San Jose Creek Relief in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 151 ft (46 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 Relief
Location11.7 MI N of US 59
RouteState Highway 16
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.04615, -98.59568
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 Relief built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over San Jose Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 16 over San Jose Creek Relief?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over San Jose Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.