US Bridges

SH 16 over Camp Meeting Creek

Good

Kerr County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of SH 173 · Structure no. 151330029103094

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Camp Meeting Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Camp Meeting Creek in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,980 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesCamp Meeting Creek
Location1.1 MI S of SH 173
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01783, -99.14192
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2013)
Projected traffic6,980 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Camp Meeting Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Camp Meeting 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 Camp Meeting Creek carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Camp Meeting Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Camp Meeting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.