FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek
FairHarrison County, Texas · 0.10 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 191030064001001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 87 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,550 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 31 over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.