SH 16 over Nueces River Relief
McMullen County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 16 over Nueces River Relief in McMullen County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1988, making it 84 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,342 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 26 of the 63 inventoried bridges in McMullen County rated fair (41.3%); 2 (3.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 961 ft |
| Location | 10.1 Mi S of SH 72 |
| NBI structure number | 151620051703015 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McMullen County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 16 over Frio River | 1954 | 5,109 | Poor |
| SH 16 over Salt Branch | 1956 | 4,179 | Fair |
| SH 16 over Frio River Relief | 1956 | 3,301 | Fair |
| SH 16 over San Miguel Creek | 1954 | 2,856 | Poor |
| SH 16 over Bruce Branch | 1954 | 2,856 | Good |
| FM 624 over Nueces River | 1964 | 2,856 | Good |
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