US Bridges

SH 31 EB over Big Rush Crk

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 10.2 MI E of IH45 · Structure no. 181750016302044

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 EB over Big Rush Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 31 EB over Big Rush Crk in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 31 EB
CrossesBig Rush Crk
Location10.2 MI E of IH45
RouteState Highway 31
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12598, -96.27113
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
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2013)
Projected traffic5,970 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 Big Rush Crk built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 EB over Big Rush Crk 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 EB over Big Rush Crk carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 EB over Big Rush Crk?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 EB over Big Rush Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.