SH 16 over Palo Alto Creek

Fair Condition73 years old3,505 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyGillespie
Location4.0 Mi N Of US 290
CarriesSH 16
CrossesPalo Alto Creek
Coordinates30.30708, -98.81891

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area434.1 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1953

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,505 (2020)
Truck Traffic13%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number140870029003027

Nearby Bridges

SH 16 over Middle Creek 0.3 mi Good Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek 0.6 mi Good SH 16 over Marschall Creek 1.2 mi Good Middle Creek RD over Marschall Creek 1.4 mi Fair FM 1631 over Draw 1.8 mi Good FM 1631 over Palo Alto Creek 1.8 mi Good Kneese Road over Palo Alto Creek 1.8 mi Good SH 16 over Draw 2.3 mi Good RM 965 over Draw 2.6 mi Good Dietrich RD over Gamenthaler Creek 2.6 mi Good