CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR
FairPosted for loadSmith County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of SH 155 · Structure no. 102120AA0343101
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1930
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 722
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 722 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.
What condition is CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR carry?
About 722 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 343 (old SH 31) over Harris CR TR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.