US Bridges

FM 1660 over Avery Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142460120001031

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,933
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1660 over Avery Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1660 over Avery Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,474 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1660
CrossesAvery Branch
Location1.30 MI E of FM 973
RouteState Highway 1660
StateTexas
Coordinates30.47639, -97.43816
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2021)
Projected traffic2,474 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1660 over Avery Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1660 over Avery Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1660 over Avery Branch carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1660 over Avery Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1660 over Avery Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.