US Bridges

SH 31 over Massacre Creek

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 1.15 MI NE of Hill C/L · Structure no. 181750016203049

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,490
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Massacre Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Massacre Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 84 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,490 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,220 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesMassacre Creek
Location1.15 MI NE of Hill C/L
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.88588, -96.74428
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,490 (2023)
Projected traffic7,220 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 over Massacre Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 31 over Massacre Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 over Massacre Creek carry?

About 6,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Massacre Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 31 over Massacre Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.