US Bridges

SH 31 over Reed Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of FM 1803 · Structure no. 101080016402006

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Reed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Reed Branch in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 10,174 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,670 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 189 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesReed Branch
Location1.8 MI E of FM 1803
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29324, -95.67131
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width189 ft (57.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,174 (2020)
Projected traffic13,670 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Reed Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SH 31 over Reed Branch 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 Reed Branch carry?

About 10,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Reed Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 189 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Reed Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.