US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 17.60 MI NW of IH 45 · Structure no. 181750016203097

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,752 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,640 by 2033. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location17.60 MI NW of IH 45
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9572, -96.66415
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,752 (2023)
Projected traffic3,640 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Post Oak 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 3,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.