US Bridges

FM 16 over Grand Saline Creek

Fair

Van Zandt County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of SH 64 · Structure no. 102340052203019

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,684
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 16 over Grand Saline Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 16 over Grand Saline Creek in Van Zandt County, Texas. It was built in 1948, 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 1,684 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,627 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 16
CrossesGrand Saline Creek
Location1.30 MI E of SH 64
RouteState Highway 16
CountyVan Zandt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5162, -95.77969
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,684 (2023)
Projected traffic2,627 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 16 over Grand Saline Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 16 over Grand Saline Creek 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 Grand Saline Creek carry?

About 1,684 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 16 over Grand Saline Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 16 over Grand Saline Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.