US Bridges

SH 34 West U-Turn over IH 30

Good

Hunt County, Texas · Jct. of SH 34 and IH 30 · Structure no. 011170000913465

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 West U-Turn over IH 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 West U-Turn over IH 30 in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 19,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,580 by 2033. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSH 34 West U-Turn
CrossesIH 30
LocationJct. of SH 34 and IH 30
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09613, -96.11005
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,700 (2013)
Projected traffic27,580 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 34 West U-Turn over IH 30 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 West U-Turn over IH 30 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 34 West U-Turn over IH 30 carry?

About 19,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 West U-Turn over IH 30?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 West U-Turn over IH 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.