US Bridges

CR 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of US 271 · Structure no. 102120AA0382101

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
245
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 382 (old SH 31)
CrossesRay CR
Location0.15 MI S of US 271
RouteCounty Highway 382
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40088, -95.25816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic245 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is CR 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR 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 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR carry?

About 245 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 382 (old SH 31) over Ray CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.