US Bridges

FM 16 over Neches River

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of FM 773 · Structure no. 102340052203006

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,972
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 16 over Neches River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 16 over Neches River in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1941, 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 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 1,972 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,826 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 16
CrossesNeches River
Location0.45 MI W of FM 773
RouteState Highway 16
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51499, -95.70848
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,972 (2023)
Projected traffic3,826 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 16 over Neches River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 16 over Neches River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 16 over Neches River carry?

About 1,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 16 over Neches River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 16 over Neches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.