US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Mesquite CR

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 181750016301028

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,122
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Mesquite CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Mesquite CR in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesMesquite CR
Location0.80 MI E of IH45
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09981, -96.427
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 EB over Mesquite CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB 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 EB over Mesquite CR carry?

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

How long is SH 31 EB over Mesquite CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Mesquite CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.