US Bridges

FM 31 over Parker Creek

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 191030064001023

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,765
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 31 over Parker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 31 over Parker Creek in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,765 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,570 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 31
CrossesParker Creek
Location0.15 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54165, -94.34695
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,765 (2020)
Projected traffic6,570 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 31 over Parker Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 31 over Parker 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 31 over Parker Creek carry?

About 3,765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 31 over Parker Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns FM 31 over Parker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.