US Bridges

CR 663 over Little Brazos River

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 2.0 MI SE of FM 1771 · Structure no. 091470AA0430001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 663 over Little Brazos River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 663 over Little Brazos River in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 663
CrossesLittle Brazos River
Location2.0 MI SE of FM 1771
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3544, -96.67589
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic30 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 663 over Little Brazos River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 663 over Little Brazos River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 663 over Little Brazos River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 663 over Little Brazos River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 663 over Little Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.