US Bridges

SH 16 over Rosita Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 220670051704104

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Rosita Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Rosita Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 90 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 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesRosita Creek
Location2.80 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 16
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.8423, -98.61791
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2020)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 Rosita Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 16 over Rosita 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 Rosita Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Rosita Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Rosita Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.