US Bridges

SH 16 over Marschall Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 5.1 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140870029003025

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,505
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Marschall Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 16 over Marschall Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,505 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesMarschall Creek
Location5.1 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32153, -98.80754
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 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 width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,505 (2020)
Projected traffic3,620 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Marschall Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Marschall 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Marschall Creek carry?

About 3,505 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Marschall Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Marschall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.