US Bridges

US 380 over Rutherford Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of FM 2478 · Structure no. 180430013502110

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,058
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Rutherford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Rutherford Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 29 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 37,058 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,930 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesRutherford Branch
Location1.3 MI W of FM 2478
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21864, -96.75604
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,058 (2019)
Projected traffic46,930 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over Rutherford Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 380 over Rutherford Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Rutherford Branch carry?

About 37,058 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Rutherford Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 380 over Rutherford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.