US Bridges

FM 665 over Petronila Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 2.95 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161780105202020

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 665 over Petronila Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 665 over Petronila Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 75 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 5,345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2033. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 665
CrossesPetronila Creek
Location2.95 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 665
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66526, -97.70225
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,345 (2022)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Petronila Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FM 665 over Petronila 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 665 over Petronila Creek carry?

About 5,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 665 over Petronila Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 665 over Petronila Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.