US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Railroad (up)

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 315 · Structure no. 101080016403023

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Railroad (up) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Railroad (up) in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 5 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 6,001 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2033. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.7 MI W of FM 315
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30499, -95.4909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,001 (2020)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 EB over Railroad (up) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Railroad (up) 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 EB over Railroad (up) carry?

About 6,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Railroad (up)?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.