US Bridges

FM 697 over Bois Darc Crk

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 010920020209044

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

About this bridge

FM 697 over Bois Darc Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 697 over Bois Darc Crk 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, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 697
CrossesBois Darc Crk
Location1.2 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 697
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52897, -96.42063
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic510 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Bois Darc Crk built?

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

What condition is FM 697 over Bois Darc Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 697 over Bois Darc Crk carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 697 over Bois Darc Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 697 over Bois Darc Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.