SH 16 over Rattle Snake Creek
FairKerr County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 151330029102002
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,785
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Rattle Snake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 16 over Rattle Snake Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 92 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 6 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 10,785 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Rattle Snake Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is SH 16 over Rattle Snake 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Rattle Snake Creek carry?
About 10,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Rattle Snake Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Rattle Snake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.