SH 16 over Wolf Creek
FairKerr County, Texas · 5.2 MI NE of IH 10 · Structure no. 151330029102051
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,479
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Wolf Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 over Wolf Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 79 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 8,479 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is SH 16 over Wolf 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 Wolf Creek carry?
About 8,479 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Wolf Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.