US Bridges

SH 31 over Trib. of Williams Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 0.6 MI E. of US 84 · Structure no. 091610016201114

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,659
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Trib. of Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Trib. of Williams Creek in McLennan 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 9,659 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 230 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31
CrossesTrib. of Williams Creek
Location0.6 MI E. of US 84
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates31.6362, -97.01766
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width230 ft (70.1 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,659 (2023)
Projected traffic9,570 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Trib. of Williams Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 31 over Trib. of Williams 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 Trib. of Williams Creek carry?

About 9,659 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Trib. of Williams Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 230 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Trib. of Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.