FM 66 over Oak Branch
GoodEllis County, Texas · 7.4 MI SW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710059602292
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,423
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 66 over Oak Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 66 over Oak Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,423 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 66 over Oak Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 66 over Oak Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 66 over Oak Branch carry?
About 3,423 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 66 over Oak Branch?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns FM 66 over Oak Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.