SH 16 over Flint Creek
GoodYoung County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 2075 · Structure no. 032520065501001
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,868
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Flint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 16 over Flint Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 98 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 1,868 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,066 by 2040. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 Flint Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is SH 16 over Flint 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 Flint Creek carry?
About 1,868 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Flint Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Flint Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.