US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of FM 315 · Structure no. 101080016403042

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1 in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,001 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesKickapoo Creek Relief #1
Location2.2 MI W of FM 315
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29841, -95.51374
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,001 (2020)
Projected traffic7,960 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1 carry?

About 6,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Kickapoo Creek Relief #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.