SH 34 over Smith Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 9.0 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017301077
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,959
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 34 over Smith Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Smith Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,959 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,730 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 34 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 34 over Smith Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 34 over Smith Creek carry?
About 3,959 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is SH 34 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 34 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.