US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Railroad (up)

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 315 · Structure no. 101080016403043

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,945
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Railroad (up) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Railroad (up) in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,945 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,960 by 2033. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 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 WB
CrossesRailroad (up)
Location0.7 MI W of FM 315
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3049, -95.49122
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Railroad (up)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.