US Bridges

FM 696 over Private Road (luminant)

Good

Lee County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of FM 619 · Structure no. 141440107302012

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 696 over Private Road (luminant) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 696 over Private Road (luminant) in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,111 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,230 by 2032. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 696
CrossesPrivate Road (luminant)
Location0.75 MI E of FM 619
RouteState Highway 696
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37854, -97.23245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,111 (2023)
Projected traffic3,230 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 696 over Private Road (luminant) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 696 over Private Road (luminant) 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 696 over Private Road (luminant) carry?

About 2,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 696 over Private Road (luminant)?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 696 over Private Road (luminant)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.