US Bridges

SH 34 over Kings Creek Relief No 3

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.95 MI SW of US 175 · Structure no. 181300017303335

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,462
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Kings Creek Relief No 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Kings Creek Relief No 3 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,462 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2038. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSH 34
CrossesKings Creek Relief No 3
Location1.95 MI SW of US 175
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55778, -96.33525
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,462 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2038
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Kings Creek Relief No 3 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Kings Creek Relief No 3 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Kings Creek Relief No 3 carry?

About 4,462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Kings Creek Relief No 3?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Kings Creek Relief No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.