US Bridges

SH 16 over Gilmore Creek

Good

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 2372 · Structure no. 021820000707020

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
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 Gilmore Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 over Gilmore Creek 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 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 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 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesGilmore Creek
Location1.5 MI S of FM 2372
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52539, -98.50405
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Gilmore Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 16 over Gilmore 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Gilmore Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 16 over Gilmore Creek?

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 Gilmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.