US Bridges

FM 666 over Draw

Fair

San Patricio County, Texas · 9.65 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 162050105203133

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,588
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 666 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 666 over Draw in San Patricio County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,049 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 666
CrossesDraw
Location9.65 MI S of SH 359
RouteState Highway 666
StateTexas
Coordinates27.96089, -97.77416
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,588 (2022)
Projected traffic3,049 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 666 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 1,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 666 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FM 666 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.