US Bridges

FM 696 over East Yegua Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 5.6 MI W of SH 21 · Structure no. 170260150702005

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
516 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 696 over East Yegua Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 696 over East Yegua Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 685 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 891 by 2042. The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 696
CrossesEast Yegua Creek
Location5.6 MI W of SH 21
RouteState Highway 696
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44811, -96.87551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadH 20
Structure length516 ft (157.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2023)
Projected traffic891 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 696 over East Yegua Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 696 over East Yegua 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 696 over East Yegua Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 696 over East Yegua Creek?

The structure is 516 ft (157.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 696 over East Yegua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.