US Bridges

SH34 over Brushy Br

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 4.4 MI N JCT SH224&SH34 · Structure no. 011170017401030

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,029
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH34 over Brushy Br is a concrete culvert carrying SH34 over Brushy Br 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 5 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 3,029 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH34
CrossesBrushy Br
Location4.4 MI N JCT SH224&SH34
RouteState Highway 34
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21961, -96.10144
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,029 (2020)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 SH34 over Brushy Br built?

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

What condition is SH34 over Brushy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH34 over Brushy Br carry?

About 3,029 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH34 over Brushy Br?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH34 over Brushy Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.