US Bridges

FM 699 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 0.4 MI NE of Lp 500 · Structure no. 112100080901001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
768
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 699 over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 699 over Prairie Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 77 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,091 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 699
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.4 MI NE of Lp 500
RouteState Highway 699
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82273, -94.16533
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic768 (2022)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 699 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 699 over Prairie 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 699 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 699 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 699 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.