US Bridges

FM 16 over Glade Creek

Good

Smith County, Texas · 1.8 MI NW of SH 155 · Structure no. 102120052204015

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,389
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 16 over Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 16 over Glade 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 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 16
CrossesGlade Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of SH 155
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50564, -95.19304
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2020)
Projected traffic2,220 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 16 over Glade 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 Glade 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 16 over Glade Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 16 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 16 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.