US Bridges

SH 31 over Cedar Crk TR

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of SH 198 · Structure no. 101080016303018

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,276
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Cedar Crk TR is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Cedar Crk TR in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 11,276 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesCedar Crk TR
Location0.80 MI W of SH 198
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.16904, -96.02626
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,276 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 over Cedar Crk TR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 31 over Cedar Crk TR 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 over Cedar Crk TR carry?

About 11,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Cedar Crk TR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Cedar Crk TR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.