US Bridges

FM 66 over N & E Fks Chambers CR

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of FM 157 · Structure no. 180710059602051

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
649 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,268
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 66 over N & E Fks Chambers CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 66 over N & E Fks Chambers CR in Ellis 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 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 3,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2042. The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 66
CrossesN & E Fks Chambers CR
Location0.5 MI SW of FM 157
RouteState Highway 66
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30452, -97.01548
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length649 ft (197.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,268 (2023)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 N & E Fks Chambers CR built?

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

What condition is FM 66 over N & E Fks Chambers CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 66 over N & E Fks Chambers CR carry?

About 3,268 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 66 over N & E Fks Chambers CR?

The structure is 649 ft (197.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 66 over N & E Fks Chambers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.