SH 16 over Hog Creek
FairEastland County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 8 · Structure no. 230680028803017
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,075
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Hog Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 over Hog Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 1,075 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hog Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 16 over Hog 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Hog Creek carry?
About 1,075 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Hog Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Hog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.