FM 16 over Rice Creek
GoodSmith County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 102120052205026
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 336
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 16 over Rice Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying FM 16 over Rice 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 16 over Rice Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 16 over Rice 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 Rice Creek carry?
About 336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 16 over Rice Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FM 16 over Rice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.