US Bridges

SH 16 over Connor Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 6.5 MI SE of FM 1287 · Structure no. 032520036201027

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,965
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Connor Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Connor Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,965 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,751 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesConnor Creek
Location6.5 MI SE of FM 1287
RouteState Highway 16
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01901, -98.492
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,965 (2020)
Projected traffic2,751 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16 over Connor Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Connor 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 Connor Creek carry?

About 1,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Connor Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 over Connor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.