US Bridges

SH 34 SB over Sabine River

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.4MI W JCT SH34 & SH224 · Structure no. 011170013601081

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
5,680
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 SB over Sabine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 SB over Sabine River in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 5,680 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,014 by 2039. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34 SB
CrossesSabine River
Location0.4MI W JCT SH34 & SH224
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15117, -96.10375
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,680 (2023)
Projected traffic5,014 by 2039
Trucks23%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 SB over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 SB over Sabine River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 SB over Sabine River carry?

About 5,680 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 SB over Sabine River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 SB over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.