US Bridges

SH 31 over US 287

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 4.5 MI SW of SH 31 Bus · Structure no. 181750016211393

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

About this bridge

SH 31 over US 287 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 over US 287 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 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 6,818 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 31
CrossesUS 287
Location4.5 MI SW of SH 31 Bus
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0494, -96.41961
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.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 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 closed11.8 mi (19 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 US 287 built?

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

What condition is SH 31 over US 287 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 US 287 carry?

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

How long is SH 31 over US 287?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over US 287?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.