US Bridges

FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 3.3 MI E JCT FM272&FM816 · Structure no. 011170109701006

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
492
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 816
CrossesSpring Creek Relief
Location3.3 MI E JCT FM272&FM816
RouteState Highway 816
StateTexas
Coordinates33.36157, -96.10675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 816 over Spring Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.