US Bridges

FM 66 over East Weakly Branch

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of FM 308 · Structure no. 180710059602296

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 66 over East Weakly Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 66 over East Weakly Branch in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 66
CrossesEast Weakly Branch
Location1.8 MI SW of FM 308
RouteState Highway 66
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25407, -97.04626
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 East Weakly Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 66 over East Weakly 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 66 over East Weakly Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 66 over East Weakly Branch?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 66 over East Weakly Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.