US Bridges

SH 16 over Town Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of US 290 · Structure no. 140870029003022

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,061
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 16 over Town Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 7,061 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,170 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.15 MI NE of US 290
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27575, -98.86877
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,061 (2020)
Projected traffic10,170 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Town 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Town Creek carry?

About 7,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Town Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.