US Bridges

FM 665 over Lattas Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of FM 1931 · Structure no. 161260008619034

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 665 over Lattas Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 665 over Lattas Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 73 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 8,246 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,110 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 665
CrossesLattas Creek
Location0.1 MI W of FM 1931
RouteState Highway 665
StateTexas
Coordinates27.72994, -98.04262
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,246 (2020)
Projected traffic14,110 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 665 over Lattas 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 Lattas Creek carry?

About 8,246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 665 over Lattas Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 665 over Lattas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.