US Bridges

SH 334 over Prairie Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of SH 198 · Structure no. 101080069702029

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,125
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 334 over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 334 over Prairie Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 5 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 20,125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,175 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 334
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.60 MI W of SH 198
RouteState Highway 334
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33089, -96.13979
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,125 (2021)
Projected traffic28,175 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$433,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 334 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SH 334 over Prairie 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 334 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 20,125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 334 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SH 334 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.