US Bridges

SH 34 over Anthony Branch Trib

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.47 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 181300017304058

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,818
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Anthony Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34 over Anthony Branch Trib in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,818 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,454 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesAnthony Branch Trib
Location2.47 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67049, -96.26039
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,818 (2022)
Projected traffic22,454 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Anthony Branch Trib built?

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

What condition is SH 34 over Anthony Branch Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Anthony Branch Trib carry?

About 11,818 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Anthony Branch Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Anthony Branch Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.