US Bridges

FM 66 over S Fork Chambers Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.3 MI S of FM 916 · Structure no. 180710059602050

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,391
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 66 over S Fork Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 66 over S Fork Chambers Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,391 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 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 Fork Chambers Creek
Location2.3 MI S of FM 916
RouteState Highway 66
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27424, -97.00626
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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 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 66 over S Fork Chambers Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 66 over S Fork Chambers 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 FM 66 over S Fork Chambers Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 66 over S Fork Chambers Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 66 over S Fork Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.