SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough
GoodJeff Davis County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 17 · Structure no. 241230041504020
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 541
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough in Jeff Davis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough carry?
About 541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH 166 over E Blue Mountain Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.