US Bridges

SH 16 over N Fk Palo Pinto CR

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 207 · Structure no. 021820000708127

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over N Fk Palo Pinto CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over N Fk Palo Pinto CR in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesN Fk Palo Pinto CR
Location0.2 MI S of FM 207
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55986, -98.49756
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 N Fk Palo Pinto CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

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

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over N Fk Palo Pinto CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.