US Bridges

FM 697 over Choctaw Slough

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 3.4 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 010920020209016

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 697 over Choctaw Slough is a concrete slab carrying FM 697 over Choctaw Slough in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 76 years old, older 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 697
CrossesChoctaw Slough
Location3.4 MI E of SH 11
RouteState Highway 697
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6101, -96.52657
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2023)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 697 over Choctaw Slough built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 697 over Choctaw Slough 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 697 over Choctaw Slough carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 697 over Choctaw Slough?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 697 over Choctaw Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.