SH 34 over Merrill Creek
GoodFannin County, Texas · 6.75 MI S of SH 56 · Structure no. 010750017403179
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 625 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,356
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 34 over Merrill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Merrill Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1953. The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 34 over Merrill Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 34 over Merrill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 34 over Merrill Creek carry?
About 1,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 34 over Merrill Creek?
The structure is 625 ft (190.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SH 34 over Merrill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.