FM 696 over Middle Yegua Creek
GoodLee County, Texas · 9.0 MI E of FM 619 · Structure no. 141440107302008
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,606
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 696 over Middle Yegua Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 696 over Middle Yegua Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,248 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 696 over Middle Yegua Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 696 over Middle Yegua 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 696 over Middle Yegua Creek carry?
About 1,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 696 over Middle Yegua Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 696 over Middle Yegua Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.