US Bridges

SH 16 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of RM 965 · Structure no. 141500029001028

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Sandy Creek in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 2,333 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.70 MI N of RM 965
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5537, -98.70136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,333 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Sandy 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 Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.