US Bridges

SH 16 over Turtle Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 1273 · Structure no. 151330029103054

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,096
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Turtle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Turtle Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.5 MI S of FM 1273
RouteState Highway 16
CountyKerr County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.96143, -99.20969
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2020)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 16 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Turtle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.