US Bridges

FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD

Fair

Titus County, Texas · 4.90 MI W of US 271 · Structure no. 192250157802005

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD in Titus County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 408 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1734
CrossesTxu Haul RD
Location4.90 MI W of US 271
RouteState Highway 1734
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18965, -95.08054
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1734 over Txu Haul RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.