US Bridges

FM 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of FM 916 · Structure no. 180710059602037

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel is a concrete culvert carrying FM 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 66
CrossesS Fk Chambers Creek Rel
Location2.1 MI S of FM 916
RouteState Highway 66
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2797, -97.00194
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,391 (2020)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel carry?

About 1,391 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 66 over S Fk Chambers Creek Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.