US Bridges

FM 666 over Draw

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161780105201036

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 666 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 666 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 666
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI N of SH 44
RouteState Highway 666
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80707, -97.80086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2022)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 666 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 666 over Draw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 666 over Draw carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 666 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 666 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.