US Bridges

SH 31 over Kickapoo Crk Trib

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of FM 314 · Structure no. 101080016402009

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,836
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Kickapoo Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Kickapoo Crk Trib in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 13,836 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,830 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesKickapoo Crk Trib
Location0.04 MI W of FM 314
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30261, -95.61058
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,836 (2020)
Projected traffic9,830 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 over Kickapoo Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SH 31 over Kickapoo Crk 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 Kickapoo Crk Trib carry?

About 13,836 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Kickapoo Crk Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Kickapoo Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.