SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief
FairNavarro County, Texas · 6.60 MI NE of Hill C/L · Structure no. 181750016203096
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,961
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief 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 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief carry?
About 2,961 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31 WB over Richland Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.