US Bridges

FM 669 over Grape Creek

Fair

Borden County, Texas · 9.4 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080170055803047

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 669 over Grape Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 669 over Grape Creek in Borden County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 669
CrossesGrape Creek
Location9.4 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 669
CountyBorden County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66015, -101.4578
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 FM 669 over Grape Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 669 over Grape Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 669 over Grape Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 669 over Grape Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 669 over Grape Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.