US Bridges

CR 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.30 MI SW of Lp 364 · Structure no. 102120AA1134101

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1922, 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 733 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1134 (old SH31)
CrossesLlewellen Creek
Location1.30 MI SW of Lp 364
RouteCounty Highway 1134
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.31452, -95.41478
Functional classRural 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
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek 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 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1134 (old SH31) over Llewellen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.