US Bridges

SH 34 over Kings Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.74 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 181300017304063

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Kings Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Kings Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 68 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 5 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 11,739 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesKings Creek
Location0.74 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69194, -96.27025
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,739 (2023)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SH 34 over Kings Creek 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 Kings Creek carry?

About 11,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Kings Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.