US Bridges

FM 696 over Pin Oak Branch

Good

Lee County, Texas · 7.0 MI E of FM 619 · Structure no. 141440107302016

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 696 over Pin Oak Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 696 over Pin Oak Branch in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 696
CrossesPin Oak Branch
Location7.0 MI E of FM 619
RouteState Highway 696
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39373, -97.13447
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2023)
Projected traffic2,248 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 696 over Pin Oak Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 696 over Pin Oak Branch 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 Pin Oak Branch carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 696 over Pin Oak Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 696 over Pin Oak Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.