US Bridges

SH 34 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of FM 877 · Structure no. 180710056801031

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,827
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,827 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesDraw
Location1.1 MI NE of FM 877
RouteState Highway 34
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24903, -96.73024
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,827 (2020)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Draw carry?

About 2,827 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.