US Bridges

FM 665 over Lattas Creek

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH44 · Structure no. 161260008619032

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,053
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 665 over Lattas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 665 over Lattas 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 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 6,053 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,950 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 665
CrossesLattas Creek
Location0.4 MI S of SH44
RouteState Highway 665
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74651, -98.06994
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,053 (2020)
Projected traffic11,950 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 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 Lattas 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 Lattas 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 665 over Lattas Creek carry?

About 6,053 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 665 over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 665 over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.