US Bridges

SH 34 over Floyd Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750017403036

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Floyd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34 over Floyd Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesFloyd Creek
Location1.3 MI S of SH 56
RouteState Highway 34
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56388, -95.91638
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2023)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 over Floyd Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Floyd 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 Floyd Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Floyd Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Floyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.