US Bridges

SH 34 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.18 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 181300017304057

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,470
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 71 years old, older 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 24,470 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 34
CrossesDraw
Location0.18 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70389, -96.27594
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,470 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 SH 34 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SH 34 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 24,470 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 34 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.