US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Richland Creek

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 6.40 MI NE of Hill C/L · Structure no. 181750016203095

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,961
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Richland Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,961 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesRichland Creek
Location6.40 MI NE of Hill C/L
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9386, -96.68173
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,961 (2019)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 WB over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Richland 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 WB over Richland Creek carry?

About 2,961 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 WB over Richland Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.