US Bridges

CR 660 over IH 45

Good

Freestone County, Texas · 5.6 MI S of US 84 · Structure no. 170820067502167

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 660 over IH 45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 660 over IH 45 in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 660
CrossesIH 45
Location5.6 MI S of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 165
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63551, -96.1582
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 660 over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 660 over IH 45 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 660 over IH 45 carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 660 over IH 45?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 660 over IH 45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.