US Bridges

FM 1416 over Church House Creek

Good

Newton County, Texas · 4.30 MI NE of FM 2460 · Structure no. 201760062704011

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1416 over Church House Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1416 over Church House Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1956, 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1416
CrossesChurch House Creek
Location4.30 MI NE of FM 2460
RouteState Highway 1416
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66478, -93.68589
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic790 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1416 over Church House Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1416 over Church House 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 Church House Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 1416 over Church House Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1416 over Church House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.