US Bridges

FM 660 over Village Creek Relief

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710104802030

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,097
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 660 over Village Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying FM 660 over Village Creek Relief in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 660
CrossesVillage Creek Relief
Location0.8 MI N of SH 34
RouteState Highway 660
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36833, -96.5848
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,097 (2023)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 660 over Village Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 660 over Village Creek Relief 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 660 over Village Creek Relief carry?

About 1,097 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 660 over Village Creek Relief?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 660 over Village Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.