US Bridges

US 380 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610013409081

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,752
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 54 years old, older 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 31,752 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,150 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23017, -97.17923
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,752 (2020)
Projected traffic34,150 by 2031
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US 380 over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 31,752 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 380 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.