Loop 116 over Alexander Creek
FairPolk County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 111870017607093
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 381
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loop 116 over Alexander Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop 116 over Alexander Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loop 116 over Alexander Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loop 116 over Alexander 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 2024.
How much traffic does Loop 116 over Alexander Creek carry?
About 381 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Loop 116 over Alexander Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Loop 116 over Alexander Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.