US Bridges

FM 16 over Hubbard Branch

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 5.9 MI E of FM 1253 · Structure no. 102120052204017

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,553
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 16 over Hubbard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 16 over Hubbard Branch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 77 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 1,553 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 16
CrossesHubbard Branch
Location5.9 MI E of FM 1253
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51269, -95.45912
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,553 (2020)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hubbard Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 16 over Hubbard Branch 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 Hubbard Branch carry?

About 1,553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 16 over Hubbard Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 16 over Hubbard Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.