SH 31 WB over Briar Creek Relief
FairNavarro County, Texas · 8.70 MI W of IH 45 · Structure no. 181750016204091
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 187 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,416
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 WB over Briar Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Briar Creek Relief in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,416 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,210 by 2033. The structure is 187 ft (57 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Briar Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 31 WB over Briar 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 Briar Creek Relief carry?
About 3,416 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 WB over Briar Creek Relief?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31 WB over Briar Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.