US Bridges

SH34 over Honey Crk

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 9.1 MI N JCT SH2243&SH34 · Structure no. 011170017401028

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

About this bridge

SH34 over Honey Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH34 over Honey 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 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 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH34
CrossesHoney Crk
Location9.1 MI N JCT SH2243&SH34
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28618, -96.0938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Honey Crk built?

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

What condition is SH34 over Honey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH34 over Honey Crk carry?

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

How long is SH34 over Honey Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SH34 over Honey Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.