US Bridges

FM 664 over Bear Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of SH 342 · Structure no. 180710105101011

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
245 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 664 over Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 664 over Bear Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,370 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 664
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.2 MI E of SH 342
RouteState Highway 664
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52914, -96.73443
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2020)
Projected traffic6,370 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 664 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 664 over Bear 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 664 over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 664 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 664 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.