SH 66 over Mills Creek
GoodDallas County, Texas · 0.8MI E of SH78 · Structure no. 180570000903318
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 174 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,040
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 66 over Mills Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 66 over Mills Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 10,040 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,060 by 2033. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 66 over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 66 over Mills 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 66 over Mills Creek carry?
About 10,040 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 66 over Mills Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns SH 66 over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.