US Bridges

SH34 over Mustang Crk

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.1MI S JCT IH30 and SH34 · Structure no. 011170017307061

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,523
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH34 over Mustang Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH34 over Mustang Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,523 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,580 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesSH34
CrossesMustang Crk
Location0.1MI S JCT IH30 and SH34
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates33.09339, -96.10991
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,523 (2020)
Projected traffic20,580 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure5
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 Mustang Crk built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SH34 over Mustang Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does SH34 over Mustang Crk carry?

About 14,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH34 over Mustang Crk?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH34 over Mustang Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.