US Bridges

SH 31 over Branch of Horse Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 4.0 MI SW of FM 339 · Structure no. 091100016202110

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,637
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Branch of Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Branch of Horse Creek 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 5,637 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,100 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 31
CrossesBranch of Horse Creek
Location4.0 MI SW of FM 339
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71877, -96.92866
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,637 (2020)
Projected traffic16,100 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 over Branch of Horse Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 31 over Branch of Horse Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31 over Branch of Horse Creek carry?

About 5,637 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Branch of Horse Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 31 over Branch of Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.