US Bridges

SH 34 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 984 · Structure no. 180710056801021

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,576
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 4,576 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI E of FM 984
RouteState Highway 34
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27167, -96.68397
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,576 (2020)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 SH 34 over Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Draw 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 SH 34 over Draw carry?

About 4,576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Draw?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.