US Bridges

FM 699 over Wilkerson Creek

Good

Panola County, Texas · 8.65 MI SE of FM 2517 · Structure no. 191830039403018

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 699 over Wilkerson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 699 over Wilkerson Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 699
CrossesWilkerson Creek
Location8.65 MI SE of FM 2517
RouteState Highway 699
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01488, -94.18936
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2020)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 699 over Wilkerson Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 699 over Wilkerson Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 699 over Wilkerson Creek carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 699 over Wilkerson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 699 over Wilkerson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.