US Bridges

SH34 over Long Br

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 0.1 MI N JCT US69&SH34 · Structure no. 011170017307060

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,419
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH34 over Long Br is a concrete culvert carrying SH34 over Long Br in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 14,419 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,010 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH34
CrossesLong Br
Location0.1 MI N JCT US69&SH34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12121, -96.10929
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,419 (2023)
Projected traffic18,010 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Long Br built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH34 over Long Br 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SH34 over Long Br carry?

About 14,419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH34 over Long Br?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH34 over Long Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.