SH 31 over Abbott Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 4.00 MI NE of Hill C/L · Structure no. 181750016203068
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,935
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 over Abbott Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Abbott Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 78 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 7,935 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,290 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31 over Abbott Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SH 31 over Abbott 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 Abbott Creek carry?
About 7,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 over Abbott Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SH 31 over Abbott Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.