SH 16 over San Miguel Creek
PoorMcMullen County, Texas · 2.60 MI S of FM 791 · Structure no. 151620051702020
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 455 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,856
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over San Miguel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over San Miguel Creek in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,856 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,998 by 2042. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over San Miguel Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SH 16 over San Miguel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over San Miguel Creek carry?
About 2,856 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over San Miguel Creek?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over San Miguel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.