US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Sabine River

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 3.45 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930013801074

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
995 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Sabine River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Sabine River in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 10,740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,030 by 2033. The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesSabine River
Location3.45 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 31
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46748, -94.782
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length995 ft (303.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 EB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Sabine River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31 EB over Sabine River carry?

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

How long is SH 31 EB over Sabine River?

The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.