US Bridges

FM 666 over Nueces River Relief

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 10.45 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 162050105203039

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,026
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 666 over Nueces River Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 666 over Nueces River Relief in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,026 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,039 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 666
CrossesNueces River Relief
Location10.45 MI S of SH 359
RouteState Highway 666
StateTexas
Coordinates27.94962, -97.77307
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,026 (2022)
Projected traffic3,039 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 666 over Nueces River Relief built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 666 over Nueces River Relief 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 Relief carry?

About 2,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 666 over Nueces River Relief?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 666 over Nueces River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.