SH 34 over Houston Creek
GoodEllis County, Texas · 0.75 MI SE of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710298401001
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,648
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 34 over Houston Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Houston Creek 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 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 5,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 34 over Houston Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 34 over Houston Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SH 34 over Houston Creek carry?
About 5,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 34 over Houston Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 34 over Houston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.