US Bridges

FM 1660 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460156602008

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1660 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1660 over Cottonwood Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1660
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.0 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 1660
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51237, -97.52751
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2021)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1660 over Cottonwood Creek 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 Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1660 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1660 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.