US Bridges

SH66 over West Caddo Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 5.459 MI NE Rockwall C/L · Structure no. 011170000906430

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,396
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH66 over West Caddo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH66 over West Caddo Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 7,396 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2030. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH66
CrossesWest Caddo Creek
Location5.459 MI NE Rockwall C/L
RouteState Highway 66
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06146, -96.23163
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,396 (2020)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2030
Trucks20%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH66 over West Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH66 over West Caddo 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH66 over West Caddo Creek carry?

About 7,396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH66 over West Caddo Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH66 over West Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.