SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib
GoodKaufman County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 181300017303332
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 370 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,306
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,306 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2035. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib carry?
About 4,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib?
The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns SH 34 over Prairie Branch Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.