US Bridges

SH 34 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 6.2 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300017305068

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,176
2022 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 1957 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 6,176 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,240 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 34
CrossesDraw
Location6.2 MI NE of US 80
RouteState Highway 34
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80487, -96.20967
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,176 (2022)
Projected traffic11,240 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SH 34 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 6,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.