US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 1.60 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930013801071

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 10,740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,030 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesSabine Riv Rel No. 2
Location1.60 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45153, -94.80576
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,740 (2013)
Projected traffic15,030 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2 carry?

About 10,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Sabine Riv Rel No. 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.