US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 3.60 MI W of Smith C/L · Structure no. 101080016403016

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,945
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2 is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 31 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2 in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 5,945 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2033. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesKickapoo CR Rel #2
Location3.60 MI W of Smith C/L
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3, -95.50773
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,945 (2020)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2 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 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2 carry?

About 5,945 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Kickapoo CR Rel #2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.