Pr 16 over Hill Creek Branch
FairPosted for loadSmith County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 14 · Structure no. 102120060601001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Pr 16 over Hill Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pr 16 over Hill Creek Branch in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 85 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pr 16 over Hill Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Pr 16 over Hill Creek 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 Pr 16 over Hill Creek Branch carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Pr 16 over Hill Creek Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Pr 16 over Hill Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.