US Bridges

SH 16 over Kemp Creek

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 501 · Structure no. 232060028906031

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Kemp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Kemp Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 88 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesKemp Creek
Location2.1 MI N of FM 501
RouteState Highway 16
CountySan Saba County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01152, -98.71048
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2020)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Kemp Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SH 16 over Kemp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Kemp Creek carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Kemp Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Kemp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.