SH 31 WB over Cow Creek
FairNavarro County, Texas · 14.60 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 181750016302037
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 WB over Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 WB over Cow Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 44 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31 WB over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 31 WB over Cow 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 31 WB over Cow Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 WB over Cow Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31 WB over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.