FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv
FairFannin County, Texas · 2.7 MI NE of US 82 · Structure no. 010750117501002
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 6,900 ft
- 60 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2036. The structure is 6,900 ft (2,103.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv?
The structure is 6,900 ft (2,103.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 897 over Lower Bois D Arc Reserv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.