US Bridges

US 380 over North Pecan Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.00 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610013409054

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
34,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over North Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over North Pecan Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 88 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 34,279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,230 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesNorth Pecan Creek
Location2.00 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23058, -97.13938
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,279 (2023)
Projected traffic34,230 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over North Pecan Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 380 over North Pecan Creek 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 North Pecan Creek carry?

About 34,279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over North Pecan Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over North Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.