US Bridges

FM 266 over Brushy Creek

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 1.10 MI S of FM 1720 · Structure no. 081050151203003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 266 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 266 over Brushy Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 266
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.10 MI S of FM 1720
RouteState Highway 266
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32412, -99.54435
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 266 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 266 over Brushy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 266 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FM 266 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 266 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.