US Bridges

SH 334 WB over Persimmon Branch

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.80 MI E of SH 274 · Structure no. 101080069702195

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,320 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
6,511
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 334 WB over Persimmon Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 334 WB over Persimmon Branch in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 6,511 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,203 by 2041. The structure is 2,320 ft (707.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 334 WB
CrossesPersimmon Branch
Location1.80 MI E of SH 274
RouteState Highway 334
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33061, -96.16493
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14 (+8 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,320 ft (707.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,511 (2021)
Projected traffic8,203 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 334 WB over Persimmon Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 334 WB over Persimmon Branch 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 WB over Persimmon Branch carry?

About 6,511 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 334 WB over Persimmon Branch?

The structure is 2,320 ft (707.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 334 WB over Persimmon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.