US Bridges

SH 16 over Barons Creek

Good

Gillespie County, Texas · 0.24 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 140870029101126

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,684
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Barons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Barons Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 10,684 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesBarons Creek
Location0.24 MI SW of US 290
RouteState Highway 16
CountyGillespie County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27229, -98.87489
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,684 (2020)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Barons Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Barons 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 Barons Creek carry?

About 10,684 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Barons Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Barons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.