SH 34 over Elm Branch
FairEllis County, Texas · 2.5 MI NE of FM 877 · Structure no. 180710056801032
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,827
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 34 over Elm Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Elm Branch 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 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 34 over Elm Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 34 over Elm Branch 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 Elm Branch carry?
About 2,827 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 34 over Elm Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 34 over Elm Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.