US Bridges

SH 31 over Mcguffey Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 3.48 MI SW of FM 936 · Structure no. 091100016202406

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Mcguffey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Mcguffey Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 31
CrossesMcguffey Creek
Location3.48 MI SW of FM 936
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates31.79147, -96.85731
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 over Mcguffey Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 over Mcguffey 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 over Mcguffey Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Mcguffey Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Mcguffey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.