US Bridges

FM 665 over San Fernando Creek

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Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of FM 1930 · Structure no. 161260008619031

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,317
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 665 over San Fernando Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 665 over San Fernando Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 76 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 4,317 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 665
CrossesSan Fernando Creek
Location0.4 MI W of FM 1930
RouteState Highway 665
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.72671, -97.99144
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,317 (2020)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 665 over San Fernando Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is FM 665 over San Fernando 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 665 over San Fernando Creek carry?

About 4,317 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 665 over San Fernando Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 665 over San Fernando Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.