US Bridges

FM 16 over Mill Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of FM 2015 · Structure no. 102120052204014

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 16 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 16 over Mill Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 84 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 16
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of FM 2015
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51546, -95.21046
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2020)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 16 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 16 over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 16 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 16 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 16 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.