US Bridges

SH 16 over Rock Creek

Fair

Palo Pinto County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of LP533 on SH16 · Structure no. 021820036204026

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,704
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Rock Creek in Palo Pinto County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 3,704 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,890 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.2 MI E of LP533 on SH16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyPalo Pinto County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00205, -98.41195
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,704 (2024)
Projected traffic3,890 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Rock Creek carry?

About 3,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.