US Bridges

SH 16 over Middle Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of FM 207 · Structure no. 021820000708025

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Middle Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 16 over Middle Creek 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 44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.5 MI N of FM 207
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57174, -98.49366
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 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 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 width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2024)
Projected traffic890 by 2038
Trucks13%
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 Middle Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 16 over Middle Creek 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 Middle Creek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.