US Bridges

FM 816 over Loring Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of FM 272 · Structure no. 011170109701003

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
329
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 816 over Loring Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 816 over Loring Creek in Hunt 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 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 329 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 816
CrossesLoring Creek
Location2.6 MI E of FM 272
RouteState Highway 816
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36146, -96.11877
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic329 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 816 over Loring Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 816 over Loring 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 816 over Loring Creek carry?

About 329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 816 over Loring Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 816 over Loring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.