US Bridges

FM 669 over Sand Creek

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 0.83 MI S of US 380 · Structure no. 050860045310020

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 669 over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 669 over Sand Creek in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 669
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.83 MI S of US 380
RouteState Highway 669
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17771, -101.38423
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2022)
Projected traffic626 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 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 669 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 669 over Sand Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 669 over Sand Creek carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 669 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 669 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.