US Bridges

FM 696 over Draw

Good

Lee County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of FM 112 · Structure no. 141440107302009

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 696 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 696 over Draw in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 45 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesFM 696
CrossesDraw
Location4.6 MI W of FM 112
RouteState Highway 696
StateTexas
Coordinates30.41187, -97.10221
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 696 over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 696 over Draw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 696 over Draw carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 696 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 696 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.