US Bridges

Spur 334 over Brazos River

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Bu 183 · Structure no. 030120015701032

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
825 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 334 over Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 334 over Brazos River in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 88 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2040. The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpur 334
CrossesBrazos River
Location0.4 MI W of Bu 183
RouteState Highway 334
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58085, -99.26836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length825 ft (251.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic234 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Spur 334 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Spur 334 over Brazos 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 334 over Brazos River carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spur 334 over Brazos River?

The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 334 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.