US Bridges

FM 1661 over Paint Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 6.40 MI S of SH 283 · Structure no. 081050165402002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1661 over Paint Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1661 over Paint Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1661
CrossesPaint Creek
Location6.40 MI S of SH 283
RouteState Highway 1661
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98623, -99.95031
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1661 over Paint Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1661 over Paint 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1661 over Paint Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1661 over Paint Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1661 over Paint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.