US Bridges

FM 665 over LA Jolla Creek

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of SH 357 · Structure no. 161780105202033

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,362
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 665 over LA Jolla Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 665 over LA Jolla Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 64 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 7,362 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,020 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 665
CrossesLA Jolla Creek
Location0.7 MI NE of SH 357
RouteState Highway 665
StateTexas
Coordinates27.74236, -97.4782
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,362 (2022)
Projected traffic8,020 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 LA Jolla Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FM 665 over LA Jolla 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 665 over LA Jolla Creek carry?

About 7,362 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 665 over LA Jolla Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 665 over LA Jolla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.