US Bridges

SH34 over Jones CR Slough

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 15.4 Miles South of IH 30 · Structure no. 011170017306053

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH34 over Jones CR Slough is a concrete slab carrying SH34 over Jones CR Slough in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 103 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 6,515 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,370 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH34
CrossesJones CR Slough
Location15.4 Miles South of IH 30
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88076, -96.14129
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,515 (2020)
Projected traffic7,370 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$47,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH34 over Jones CR Slough built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SH34 over Jones CR Slough 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 SH34 over Jones CR Slough carry?

About 6,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH34 over Jones CR Slough?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH34 over Jones CR Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.