US Bridges

FM 1695 over Flat Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 091610250601002

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,479
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1695 over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1695 over Flat Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 64 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 30,479 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,050 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1695
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.1 MI SE of US 84
RouteState Highway 1695
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48476, -97.20978
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic30,479 (2020)
Projected traffic26,050 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1695 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 1695 over Flat 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1695 over Flat Creek carry?

About 30,479 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1695 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 1695 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.