US Bridges

SH34 over Caddo CR Relf

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 10.9 MI S JCT IH30&SH34 · Structure no. 011170017306072

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,780
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH34 over Caddo CR Relf is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH34 over Caddo CR Relf in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,780 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2033. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH34
CrossesCaddo CR Relf
Location10.9 MI S JCT IH30&SH34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93952, -96.11174
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 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 width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,780 (2020)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH34 over Caddo CR Relf built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH34 over Caddo CR Relf 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 Caddo CR Relf carry?

About 8,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH34 over Caddo CR Relf?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH34 over Caddo CR Relf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.