US Bridges

FM 1699 over Four Mile Branch

Fair

Red River County, Texas · 3.1 MI N JCT US 82 · Structure no. 011940072201024

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1699 over Four Mile Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1699 over Four Mile Branch in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1699
CrossesFour Mile Branch
Location3.1 MI N JCT US 82
RouteState Highway 1699
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6077, -94.84869
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2020)
Projected traffic305 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1699 over Four Mile Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1699 over Four Mile Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1699 over Four Mile Branch carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1699 over Four Mile Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1699 over Four Mile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.