US Bridges

FM 166 over Berry Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of FM 3058 · Structure no. 170260095501006

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
594
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 166 over Berry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 166 over Berry Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 166
CrossesBerry Creek
Location2.9 MI E of FM 3058
RouteState Highway 166
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53448, -96.62656
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2023)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Berry Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 166 over Berry 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 Berry Creek carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 166 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns FM 166 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.