FM 1971 over Attoyac Bayou
Rusk County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 1971 over Attoyac Bayou in Rusk County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 363 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 210 of the 287 inventoried bridges in Rusk County rated fair (73.2%); 2 (0.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 120 ft |
| Location | 1.40 Mi N of US 84 |
| NBI structure number | 102010189402003 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rusk County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 259 over Bighead Cr Tr | 1968 | 12,702 | Fair |
| US 259 over Bighead Cr | 1923 | 12,702 | Fair |
| US 259 over Grist Creek | 1941 | 11,378 | Fair |
| SH 149 over Cherokee Bayou Rel | 1947 | 10,874 | Fair |
| SH 42 over Turkey Creek | 1956 | 10,443 | Fair |
| US 259 over Shawnee Creek | 1942 | 9,115 | Fair |
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