SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek
FairClosed to trafficNavarro County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 181750016301002
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,826
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 7,826 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,120 by 2033. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek 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 Post Oak Creek carry?
About 7,826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31 WB over Post Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.