US Bridges

FM 66 over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.0 MI SE of FM 916 · Structure no. 180710059602038

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 66 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 66 over Draw 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 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 66
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI SE of FM 916
RouteState Highway 66
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29214, -97.00798
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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 Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 66 over Draw 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 FM 66 over Draw carry?

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

How long is FM 66 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 66 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.