US Bridges

SH 31 over Walnut Creek Trib

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 3.70 MI E of SH 198 · Structure no. 101080016304023

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Walnut Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Walnut Creek Trib 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 13,401 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,493 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesWalnut Creek Trib
Location3.70 MI E of SH 198
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18501, -95.95244
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,401 (2021)
Projected traffic18,493 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 Trib built?

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

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

About 13,401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Walnut Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 31 over Walnut Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.