SH 16 over Little Leopard Creek
FairMcMullen County, Texas · 7.30 MI N of FM 624 · Structure no. 151620051703028
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Little Leopard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Little Leopard Creek in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 77 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Little Leopard Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is SH 16 over Little Leopard 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Little Leopard Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Little Leopard Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SH 16 over Little Leopard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.