US Bridges

FM 3066 over Una De Gato Creek

Fair

Brooks County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 210240069602005

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3066 over Una De Gato Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3066 over Una De Gato Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 3066
CrossesUna De Gato Creek
Location1.50 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 3066
StateTexas
Coordinates27.19293, -98.17507
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 3066 over Una De Gato Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3066 over Una De Gato 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3066 over Una De Gato Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 3066 over Una De Gato Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3066 over Una De Gato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.