FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek
GoodBastrop County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 140110107301017
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,276
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,276 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,186 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,276 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 696 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.