US Bridges

SH 31 over Canant Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of FM 315 · Structure no. 101080016403037

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Canant Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Canant Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 60 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 10,828 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,930 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 173 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesCanant Creek
Location2.9 MI W of FM 315
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29744, -95.52545
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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,828 (2020)
Projected traffic15,930 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Canant Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SH 31 over Canant Creek 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 Canant Creek carry?

About 10,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Canant Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Canant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.