SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek
GoodEastland County, Texas · 6.00 MI SW of IH 20 · Structure no. 230680028803014
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 951
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 73 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 951 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek carry?
About 951 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over W Fork Palo Pinto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.