US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Cedar Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of Navarro C/L · Structure no. 101080016303035

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Cedar Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,731 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,634 by 2041. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.40 MI E of Navarro C/L
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15741, -96.06339
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,731 (2021)
Projected traffic6,634 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 WB over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Cedar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 WB over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 31 WB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.