US Bridges

US 380 EB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610013409133

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,908
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 EB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 EB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 11,908 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,800 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 380 EB
CrossesDry Fork Hickory Creek
Location2.5 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2316, -97.21756
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,908 (2020)
Projected traffic27,800 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 EB over Dry Fork 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 EB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 11,908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 380 EB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 EB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.