US Bridges

FM 934 over Trib Richland Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 6.1 MI SE of FM 66 · Structure no. 091100166103007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 934 over Trib Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 934 over Trib Richland Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 934
CrossesTrib Richland Creek
Location6.1 MI SE of FM 66
RouteState Highway 934
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17288, -97.06015
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2023)
Projected traffic389 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 934 over Trib Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 934 over Trib Richland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 934 over Trib Richland Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 934 over Trib Richland Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 934 over Trib Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.