FM 1696 over Bedias Creek
FairWalker County, Texas · 8.8 MI W of FM 2550 · Structure no. 172360180902005
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 718
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1696 over Bedias Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1696 over Bedias Creek 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 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1696 over Bedias Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1696 over Bedias 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1696 over Bedias Creek carry?
About 718 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 1696 over Bedias Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1696 over Bedias Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.