FM 666 over Nueces River
FairSan Patricio County, Texas · 11.3 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 162050105203021
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,359
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 666 over Nueces River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 666 over Nueces River in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 74 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 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 666 over Nueces River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is FM 666 over Nueces 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 666 over Nueces River carry?
About 2,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 666 over Nueces River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 666 over Nueces River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.