US Bridges

FM 31 over Booker Branch

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 5.25 MI S of FM 2517 · Structure no. 191830073101008

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
698
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 31 over Booker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 31 over Booker Branch in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 31
CrossesBooker Branch
Location5.25 MI S of FM 2517
RouteState Highway 31
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06799, -94.10183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2020)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 31 over Booker Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 31 over Booker Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 31 over Booker Branch carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 31 over Booker Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 31 over Booker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.