FM 696 over Shaw Branch
GoodLee County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 141440033403031
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,959
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 696 over Shaw Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 696 over Shaw Branch in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 74 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 2,959 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,143 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 696 over Shaw Branch built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is FM 696 over Shaw Branch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 696 over Shaw Branch carry?
About 2,959 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 696 over Shaw Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns FM 696 over Shaw Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.