US Bridges

SH 31 WB over Chambers CR

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 4.30 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 181750016301048

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
1,040 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
2,920
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 WB over Chambers CR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Chambers CR in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,920 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,120 by 2033. The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 WB
CrossesChambers CR
Location4.30 MI E of IH45
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10883, -96.3702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,040 ft (317 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,920 (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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 WB over Chambers CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 WB over Chambers 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 Chambers CR carry?

About 2,920 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 WB over Chambers CR?

The structure is 1,040 ft (317 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 WB over Chambers CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.