US Bridges

SH 135 over SH 31

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.45 MI SW of SH 42 · Structure no. 100930042402033

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 135 over SH 31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 135 over SH 31 in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,560 by 2033. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 90 ft wide.

CarriesSH 135
CrossesSH 31
Location1.45 MI SW of SH 42
RouteState Highway 135
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39251, -94.89073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2013)
Projected traffic14,560 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$808,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 135 over SH 31 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 135 over SH 31 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 135 over SH 31 carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 135 over SH 31?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 135 over SH 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.