US Bridges

SH 34 over Village Creek Relief

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 4.80 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710017301079

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,975
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Village Creek Relief is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Village Creek Relief 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 4,975 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,620 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 34
CrossesVillage Creek Relief
Location4.80 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37288, -96.55005
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,975 (2023)
Projected traffic5,620 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 over Village Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Village Creek Relief 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 Village Creek Relief carry?

About 4,975 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Village Creek Relief?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Village Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.