US Bridges

US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 4.35 MI W of IH35 · Structure no. 180610013409002

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,924
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 19 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 25,924 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,990 by 2033. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesFM 156 & BNSF RR
Location4.35 MI W of IH35
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23498, -97.24908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,924 (2023)
Projected traffic21,990 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR carry?

About 25,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over FM 156 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.