US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of Navarro C/L · Structure no. 101080016303182

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,731
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,623 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.40 MI E of Navarro C/L
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15697, -96.06276
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,731 (2021)
Projected traffic6,623 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB 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 EB over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.