US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 181750016301001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 6,122 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,120 by 2033. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesMesquite CR
Location0.80 MI E of IH45
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09982, -96.42696
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,122 (2023)
Projected traffic10,120 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR carry?

About 6,122 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Mesquite CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.