US Bridges

FM 166 over Davidson Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 36 · Structure no. 170260095501004

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,983
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 166 over Davidson Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 166 over Davidson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,983 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,459 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 166
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SH 36
RouteState Highway 166
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53393, -96.68423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,983 (2023)
Projected traffic2,459 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 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 166 over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 166 over Davidson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 166 over Davidson Creek carry?

About 1,983 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 166 over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 166 over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.