US Bridges

SH 34 over Chambers Creek Slough

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 4.0 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 180710056801033

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Chambers Creek Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Chambers Creek Slough in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 34
CrossesChambers Creek Slough
Location4.0 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates32.18612, -96.8236
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2023)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Chambers Creek Slough built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Chambers Creek Slough 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 Chambers Creek Slough carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Chambers Creek Slough?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Chambers Creek Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.