US Bridges

US 380 over N Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 3.25 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610013409100

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,041
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over N Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over N Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 24 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 24,041 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,990 by 2033. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesN Hickory Creek
Location3.25 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23291, -97.23094
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,041 (2020)
Projected traffic21,990 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 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 N Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 380 over N Hickory 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 N Hickory Creek carry?

About 24,041 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over N Hickory Creek?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over N Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.