US Bridges

SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 1.63 MI SE of FM 1287 · Structure no. 032520036201018

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,999
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 71 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 3,999 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,480 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location1.63 MI SE of FM 1287
RouteState Highway 16
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05824, -98.55963
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,999 (2023)
Projected traffic4,480 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 16 over Flat Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 3,999 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.