SH 16 over Cherokee Creek

Fair Condition89 years old1,579 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountySan Saba
Location1.10 Mi N Of FM 501
CarriesSH 16
CrossesCherokee Creek
Coordinates30.99738, -98.70865

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length210.0 ft (64 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area908.8 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 1966)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,579 (2023)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number232060028906032

Nearby Bridges

SH 16 over Draw 0.9 mi Good SH 16 over Kemp Creek 1.0 mi Good FM 501 over Jackson Branch 1.2 mi Fair SH 16 over Little Jackson Branch 1.9 mi Good SH 16 over Big Jackson Branch 2.4 mi Good FM 501 over Salt Branch 3.4 mi Good FM 501 over Cherokee Creek 3.8 mi Fair FM 501 over Salt Branch Tributary 4.2 mi Good SH 16 over Buffalo Creek 4.3 mi Good