US Bridges

FM 1434 over Haley Branch

Good

Johnson County, Texas · 5.0 MI SW of US 67 · Structure no. 021270185301013

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1434 over Haley Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1434 over Haley Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,292 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,990 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1434
CrossesHaley Branch
Location5.0 MI SW of US 67
RouteState Highway 1434
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26309, -97.48562
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,292 (2023)
Projected traffic1,990 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1434 over Haley Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1434 over Haley Branch 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 FM 1434 over Haley Branch carry?

About 1,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1434 over Haley Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1434 over Haley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.