SH 34 over Baker Creek
FairFannin County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750017403035
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,474
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 34 over Baker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34 over Baker Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 91 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 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,005 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 34 over Baker Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SH 34 over Baker 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 34 over Baker Creek carry?
About 1,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 34 over Baker Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns SH 34 over Baker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.