US Bridges

FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of R 255 · Structure no. 201760130002013

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 692
CrossesToledo Bend Dam Spillway
Location0.85 MI N of R 255
RouteState Highway 692
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17281, -93.56499
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2022)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway?

The structure is 427 ft (130.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 692 over Toledo Bend Dam Spillway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.