US Bridges

SH 334 over North Twin Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 1.33 MI E of SH 198 · Structure no. 101080139801005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,034
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 334 over North Twin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 334 over North Twin Creek in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 7,034 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,070 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 334
CrossesNorth Twin Creek
Location1.33 MI E of SH 198
RouteState Highway 334
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33075, -96.08985
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,034 (2020)
Projected traffic9,070 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 334 over North Twin Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 334 over North Twin 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 North Twin Creek carry?

About 7,034 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 334 over North Twin Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 334 over North Twin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.