US Bridges

SH 16 over Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 100 Ft S of FM 207 · Structure no. 021820000708022

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
242 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 over Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 100 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2038. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesTrib N Fk Palo Pinto CR
Location100 Ft S of FM 207
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56403, -98.49723
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2020)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 16 over Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR 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 Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Trib N Fk Palo Pinto CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.