SH 16 over Salt Branch
GoodMcMullen County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 3445 · Structure no. 151620051702053
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,844
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Salt Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Salt Branch in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 2,844 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,982 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Salt Branch built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SH 16 over Salt Branch 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 Salt Branch carry?
About 2,844 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Salt Branch?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Salt Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.