US Bridges

SH 31 over Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 1803 N · Structure no. 101080016402045

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,642
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk 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 11,642 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,299 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesBailey Br Kickapoo Crk
Location0.9 MI E of FM 1803 N
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29031, -95.6871
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width183 ft (55.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,642 (2021)
Projected traffic16,299 by 2041
Trucks13%
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 Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk built?

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

What condition is SH 31 over Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk 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 Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk carry?

About 11,642 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Bailey Br Kickapoo Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.