US Bridges

SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1)

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of US 80 · Structure no. 181300017305010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,600 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,729
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1) in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 9,729 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesKings Creek (bridge 1)
Location1.40 MI N of US 80
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75698, -96.25642
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,600 ft (487.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,729 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1) built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1) carry?

About 9,729 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1)?

The structure is 1,600 ft (487.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Kings Creek (bridge 1)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.