US Bridges

FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee)

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 5.0 MI NW of SH 43 · Structure no. 102010194001001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee) is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee) in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1716
CrossesLee Creek (lk Cherokee)
Location5.0 MI NW of SH 43
RouteState Highway 1716
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34099, -94.63408
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2021)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee) carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee)?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1716 over Lee Creek (lk Cherokee)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.