US Bridges

SH 34 SB over US 175

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Bus 34 · Structure no. 181300019704427

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 34 SB over US 175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 34 SB over US 175 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,306 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,220 by 2035. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 34 SB
CrossesUS 175
Location0.7 MI E of Bus 34
RouteState Highway 34
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56978, -96.3003
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,306 (2023)
Projected traffic12,220 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over US 175 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 34 SB over US 175 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 34 SB over US 175 carry?

About 4,306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 34 SB over US 175?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SH 34 SB over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.