US Bridges

SH 16 over Wrights Creek

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 3.30 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500028907020

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,866
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Wrights Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Wrights Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 94 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 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesWrights Creek
Location3.30 MI N of SH 29
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80549, -98.66271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 16 over Wrights 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.