US Bridges

FM 661 over Britton Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 180710104901008

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 661 over Britton Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 661 over Britton Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 661
CrossesBritton Creek
Location2.6 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 661
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54686, -97.06449
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2014)
Projected traffic960 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 661 over Britton Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 661 over Britton 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 661 over Britton Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 661 over Britton Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 661 over Britton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.