US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Sabine River

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 3.45 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 100930013801100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,000 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Sabine River in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 10,740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,030 by 2033. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesSabine River
Location3.45 MI NE of IH 20
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46762, -94.78214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 WB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Sabine River 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 WB over Sabine River carry?

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

How long is SH 31 WB over Sabine River?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.