US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Melton Branch

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 2.1 MI NE of FM 55S · Structure no. 181750016204085

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,033
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Melton Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Melton Branch in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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 EB
CrossesMelton Branch
Location2.1 MI NE of FM 55S
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99917, -96.60952
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,033 (2019)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 EB over Melton Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Melton Branch 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 EB over Melton Branch carry?

About 3,033 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Melton Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Melton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.