SH 31 over Neches River Relief
FairHenderson County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of Smith C/L · Structure no. 101080016403020
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 655 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,859
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 over Neches River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 31 over Neches River Relief 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 22,859 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,003 by 2041. The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31 over Neches River Relief built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is SH 31 over Neches River Relief 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 Neches River Relief carry?
About 22,859 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 over Neches River Relief?
The structure is 655 ft (199.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31 over Neches River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.