US Bridges

FM 1416 over Davis Creek

Good

Newton County, Texas · 6.85 MI NE of FM 2460 · Structure no. 201760062704008

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1416 over Davis Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1416 over Davis Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 588 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1416
CrossesDavis Creek
Location6.85 MI NE of FM 2460
RouteState Highway 1416
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69363, -93.66142
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 1416 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FM 1416 over Davis Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1416 over Davis Creek carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 1416 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1416 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.