SH 16 over Dry Creek
GoodYoung County, Texas · 2.4 MI S of SH 67 · Structure no. 032520036201025
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,019
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Dry Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 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 7,019 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,052 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 SH 16 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SH 16 over Dry 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Dry Creek carry?
About 7,019 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.