US Bridges

FM 1660 over San Gabriel River

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460156601006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
505 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1660 over San Gabriel River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1660 over San Gabriel River in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,481 by 2041. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1660
CrossesSan Gabriel River
Location0.30 MI S of SH 29
RouteState Highway 1660
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63564, -97.54243
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2023)
Projected traffic2,481 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 San Gabriel River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1660 over San Gabriel 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1660 over San Gabriel River carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1660 over San Gabriel River?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1660 over San Gabriel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.