US Bridges

FM 1695 over US 84

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 091610005508065

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,807
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1695 over US 84 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1695 over US 84 in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 30,807 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,590 by 2037. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1695
CrossesUS 84
Location2.0 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 1695
StateTexas
Coordinates31.49691, -97.21988
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,807 (2017)
Projected traffic37,590 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1695 over US 84 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1695 over US 84 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1695 over US 84 carry?

About 30,807 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1695 over US 84?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1695 over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.