US Bridges

SH 66 over Sabine Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of FM 1777 · Structure no. 180430000905440

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,732
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 66 over Sabine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 66 over Sabine Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,521 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 66
CrossesSabine Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of FM 1777
RouteState Highway 66
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.99161, -96.31185
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,732 (2014)
Projected traffic4,521 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SH 66 over Sabine Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 66 over Sabine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 66 over Sabine Creek carry?

About 2,732 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 66 over Sabine Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 66 over Sabine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.