SH 16 over Trib of Deep Elm Creek
GoodPalo Pinto County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM2353 · Structure no. 021820036204019
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 842
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Trib of Deep Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Trib of Deep Elm Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 71 years old, older 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 842 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Trib of Deep Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is SH 16 over Trib of Deep Elm 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 Trib of Deep Elm Creek carry?
About 842 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Trib of Deep Elm Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Trib of Deep Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.