US Bridges

FM 696 over Willow Creek

Good

Lee County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of FM 619 · Structure no. 141440107302013

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 696 over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 696 over Willow Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,787 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 696
CrossesWillow Creek
Location1.3 MI E of FM 619
RouteState Highway 696
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37466, -97.22416
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,111 (2023)
Projected traffic2,787 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 696 over Willow 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 Willow Creek carry?

About 2,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 696 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns FM 696 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.