US Bridges

SH 16 over Mesquite Creek

Good

Jim Hogg County, Texas · Appx 2.3 MI N of SH 359 · Structure no. 211250051710094

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,076
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Mesquite Creek in Jim Hogg County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 61 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 4,076 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,770 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesMesquite Creek
LocationAppx 2.3 MI N of SH 359
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJim Hogg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.34497, -98.67468
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,076 (2020)
Projected traffic2,770 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 16 over Mesquite 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 4,076 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.