US Bridges

FM 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 8.7 MI W of FM 2550 · Structure no. 172360180902004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
718
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief in Walker County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 718 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1696
CrossesS Bedias Creek Relief
Location8.7 MI W of FM 2550
RouteState Highway 1696
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80324, -95.82596
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic718 (2020)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief carry?

About 718 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1696 over S Bedias Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.