US Bridges

SH 16 over Drummond Creek

Fair

McMullen County, Texas · 4.55 MI S of FM 624 · Structure no. 151620051703037

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Drummond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Drummond 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,266 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesDrummond Creek
Location4.55 MI S of FM 624
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMcMullen County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.06854, -98.59524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2022)
Projected traffic1,266 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
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 Drummond 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 Drummond 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 Drummond Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Drummond Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Drummond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.