US Bridges

FM 696 over Draw

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Bastrop C/L · Structure no. 141440107302014

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,308
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 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,308 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2029. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 696
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI N of Bastrop C/L
RouteState Highway 696
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36954, -97.26227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,308 (2023)
Projected traffic4,810 by 2029
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 696 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 696 over Draw carry?

About 2,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 696 over Draw?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 696 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.