FM 1697 over Nails Creek
FairLee County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of FM 180 · Structure no. 141440156402009
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1697 over Nails Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1697 over Nails Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,064 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1697 over Nails Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1697 over Nails Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1697 over Nails Creek carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM 1697 over Nails Creek?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1697 over Nails Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.