US Bridges

SH 16 over Government Wells Creek

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 3.15 M N of US 59 · Structure no. 220670051704113

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
146 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Government Wells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Government Wells Creek in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2033. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesGovernment Wells Creek
Location3.15 M N of US 59
RouteState Highway 16
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.92854, -98.61852
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 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2020)
Projected traffic3,910 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Government Wells Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Government Wells 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Government Wells Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Government Wells Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Government Wells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.