US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Grace Creek

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 100930013801103

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
301 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,998
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Grace Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Grace Creek in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,998 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,140 by 2033. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesGrace Creek
Location0.55 MI S of US 80
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49235, -94.75465
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,998 (2024)
Projected traffic17,140 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure3
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 Grace Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Grace Creek 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 Grace Creek carry?

About 9,998 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 WB over Grace Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Grace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.