US Bridges

SH 31 EB over FM 339

Good

Hill County, Texas · Intersection of FM 339 · Structure no. 091100016202103

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,200
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over FM 339 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over FM 339 in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2031. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesFM 339
LocationIntersection of FM 339
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates31.76209, -96.88619
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2011)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB over FM 339 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB over FM 339 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 EB over FM 339 carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over FM 339?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over FM 339?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.