US Bridges

SH 31/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w)

Good

Henderson County, Texas · 2.6 MI SW of US 175 · Structure no. 101080109905021

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,012
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w) in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 7,012 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,817 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 31/SL 7
CrossesSH 31/BS 31H (w)
Location2.6 MI SW of US 175
RouteState Highway 7
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19455, -95.90896
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,012 (2021)
Projected traffic9,817 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w) built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w) 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/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w) carry?

About 7,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 31/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w)?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31/SL 7 over SH 31/BS 31H (w)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.