SH 16 over Brad Creek
GoodPalo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of US180 · Structure no. 021820036202020
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Brad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Brad Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Brad Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 over Brad 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Brad Creek carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Brad Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Brad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.