FM 697 over Choctaw Creek Relief
GoodGrayson County, Texas · 3.6 MI E of SH 11 · Structure no. 010920020209018
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 895
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 697 over Choctaw Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying FM 697 over Choctaw Creek Relief 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 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 697 over Choctaw Creek Relief 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 Creek Relief 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 697 over Choctaw Creek Relief carry?
About 895 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 697 over Choctaw Creek Relief?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 697 over Choctaw Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.