US Bridges

SH 16 over Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 021820000707019

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 over Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 104 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesCantrell Ck/Edwards Br
Location1.1 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51583, -98.50727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SH 16 over Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Cantrell Ck/Edwards Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.