SH 16 over Cherokee Creek
FairSan Saba County, Texas · 1.10 MI N of FM 501 · Structure no. 232060028906032
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,579
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Cherokee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 16 over Cherokee Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 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 1,579 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is SH 16 over Cherokee 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 1,579 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.