Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned)
FairHenderson County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of FM 2495 · Structure no. 101080016401024
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,854
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned) is a concrete tee beam carrying Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned) in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 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 15,854 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,196 by 2041. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned) built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned) 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 Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned) carry?
About 15,854 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned)?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bu 31 H over Railroad (abandoned)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.