US Bridges

SH 16 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Gillespie County, Texas · 4.00 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 140870029101047

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,143
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Live Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Live Oak Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 5 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 7,143 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,440 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location4.00 MI SW of US 290
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.22885, -98.9102
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,143 (2020)
Projected traffic12,440 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 16 over Live Oak 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 Live Oak Creek carry?

About 7,143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.