SH 31 WB over Neches River
FairSmith County, Texas · At Henderson Cl · Structure no. 102120016404026
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,430
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 31 WB over Neches River is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 31 WB over Neches River in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 79 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 11,430 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,002 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 31 WB over Neches River built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is SH 31 WB over Neches River 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 2023.
How much traffic does SH 31 WB over Neches River carry?
About 11,430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 31 WB over Neches River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 31 WB over Neches River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.