US Bridges

FM 699 over Murvaul Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 2.90 MI SE of FM 2517 · Structure no. 191830039403022

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 699 over Murvaul Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 699 over Murvaul Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2033. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 699
CrossesMurvaul Creek
Location2.90 MI SE of FM 2517
RouteState Highway 699
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0767, -94.24997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2020)
Projected traffic2,490 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 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 699 over Murvaul Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 699 over Murvaul 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 699 over Murvaul Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 699 over Murvaul Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 699 over Murvaul Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.