US Bridges

SH 34 over Kaufman Branch

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of SH 243 · Structure no. 181300017304059

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,045
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Kaufman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 34 over Kaufman Branch 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 13,045 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,790 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesKaufman Branch
Location0.85 MI NE of SH 243
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59771, -96.28933
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,045 (2023)
Projected traffic10,790 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 Kaufman Branch built?

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

What condition is SH 34 over Kaufman Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Kaufman Branch carry?

About 13,045 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Kaufman Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Kaufman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.