US Bridges

SH 31 over Walnut Creek Tributary

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of SH 198 · Structure no. 101080016304022

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,474
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Walnut Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Walnut Creek Tributary in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,664 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesWalnut Creek Tributary
Location2.10 MI E of SH 198
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17856, -95.97926
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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,474 (2021)
Projected traffic14,664 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Walnut Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 31 over Walnut Creek Tributary 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 Walnut Creek Tributary carry?

About 10,474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Walnut Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 31 over Walnut Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.