US Bridges

SH34 over Short Crk

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 13.3 MI N JCT SH224&SH34 · Structure no. 011170017401026

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,919
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH34 over Short Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH34 over Short Crk in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH34
CrossesShort Crk
Location13.3 MI N JCT SH224&SH34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.34654, -96.08604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2020)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Short Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH34 over Short Crk 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 SH34 over Short Crk carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH34 over Short Crk?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH34 over Short Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.