US Bridges

SH 31 over FM 2555

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 9.23 MI SW of Bus SH 31 · Structure no. 181750016211387

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,818
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over FM 2555 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 over FM 2555 in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,818 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesFM 2555
Location9.23 MI SW of Bus SH 31
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04757, -96.49689
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,818 (2014)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 over FM 2555 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 over FM 2555 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 over FM 2555 carry?

About 6,818 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over FM 2555?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over FM 2555?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.