US Bridges

FM 697 over Mill Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 2729 · Structure no. 010920020209042

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 697 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 697 over Mill Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 697
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 MI E of FM 2729
RouteState Highway 697
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55531, -96.45633
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 697 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 697 over Mill 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 697 over Mill Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 697 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 697 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.