US Bridges

SH 34 over So Sabine River

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 16.9 MI S JCT IH30&SH34 · Structure no. 011170017306076

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
640 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
6,515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over So Sabine River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over So Sabine River 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 6,515 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,370 by 2033. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesSo Sabine River
Location16.9 MI S JCT IH30&SH34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86106, -96.14891
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 over So Sabine River built?

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

What condition is SH 34 over So 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 October 2024.

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

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

How long is SH 34 over So Sabine River?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over So Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.