SH 16 over Bear Creek
GoodEastland County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 230680028803077
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Bear Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 over Bear 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Bear Creek carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.