US Bridges

FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road

Good

Rusk County, Texas · 1.2 MI NE of SH 43 · Structure no. 102010194002004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
836
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 836 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1716
CrossesTxu Mining Haul Road
Location1.2 MI NE of SH 43
RouteState Highway 1716
StateTexas
Coordinates32.21704, -94.72419
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic836 (2021)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road carry?

About 836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1716 over Txu Mining Haul Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.