US Bridges

SH 34 over Chambers Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of FM 667 · Structure no. 180710056801034

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
675 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,219
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Chambers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Chambers Creek 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 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2040. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesChambers Creek
Location2.30 MI E of FM 667
RouteState Highway 34
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.1856, -96.8343
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2020)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Chambers Creek built?

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

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

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Chambers Creek?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Chambers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.