US Bridges

FM 16 over Simpson Creek

Good

Smith County, Texas · 3.4 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 102120052205025

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 16 over Simpson Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 16 over Simpson Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 16
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location3.4 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 16
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46956, -95.11106
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 16 over Simpson 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 Simpson Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 16 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 16 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.