US Bridges

FM 697 over King Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of FM 2729 · Structure no. 010920020209043

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 697 over King Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 697 over King 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 697
CrossesKing Creek
Location0.85 MI E of FM 2729
RouteState Highway 697
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55611, -96.45841
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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 King Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 697 over King 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 697 over King Creek carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 697 over King Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 697 over King Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.