US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.60 MI E of Navarro C/L · Structure no. 101080016303014

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
4,731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 5 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 4,731 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,624 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesCedar Creek Slough
Location1.60 MI E of Navarro C/L
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15263, -96.07582
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length340 ft (103.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,731 (2021)
Projected traffic6,624 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 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 SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough carry?

About 4,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough?

The structure is 340 ft (103.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.