US Bridges

FM 696 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140110107301010

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,689
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 696 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 696 over Draw in Bastrop 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 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 1,689 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesFM 696
CrossesDraw
Location2.8 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 696
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34166, -97.28008
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,689 (2020)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 696 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 696 over Draw 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 696 over Draw carry?

About 1,689 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 696 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns FM 696 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.