US Bridges

US 380 WB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610013409137

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 WB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 WB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 380 WB
CrossesDry Fork Hickory Creek
Location2.5 MI W of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23179, -97.21753
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2012)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 WB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 WB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 WB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 WB over Dry Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.