SH 16 over Cat Tail Branch
FairPalo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 207 · Structure no. 021820000708023
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 744
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Cat Tail Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 over Cat Tail Branch 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2038. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Cat Tail Branch built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is SH 16 over Cat Tail Branch 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 Cat Tail Branch carry?
About 744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Cat Tail Branch?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Cat Tail Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.