US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Rush Creek Relief No. 1

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 3.65 MI NE of FM 55S · Structure no. 181750016204102

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,927
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Rush Creek Relief No. 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 31 WB over Rush Creek Relief No. 1 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,927 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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
CrossesRush Creek Relief No. 1
Location3.65 MI NE of FM 55S
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01358, -96.58845
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,927 (2019)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2030
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Rush Creek Relief No. 1 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Rush Creek Relief No. 1 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 Rush Creek Relief No. 1 carry?

About 2,927 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 WB over Rush Creek Relief No. 1?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Rush Creek Relief No. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.