US Bridges

FM 1695 over Trib of Bullhide Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610250601004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,734
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1695 over Trib of Bullhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1695 over Trib of Bullhide Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,390 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1695
CrossesTrib of Bullhide Creek
Location0.2 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1695
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42325, -97.19762
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,734 (2023)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1695 over Trib of Bullhide Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1695 over Trib of Bullhide 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1695 over Trib of Bullhide Creek carry?

About 10,734 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1695 over Trib of Bullhide Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 1695 over Trib of Bullhide Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.