US Bridges

SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · Int of SH 34 & US 80 · Structure no. 181300009504406

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,123 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2036. The structure is 1,123 ft (342.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 34
CrossesUS 80 UPRR Grove ST
LocationInt of SH 34 & US 80
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73363, -96.27327
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,123 ft (342.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2016)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST?

The structure is 1,123 ft (342.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over US 80 UPRR Grove ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.