US Bridges

US 380 over Pecan Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 180610013409140

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,882
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Pecan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Pecan 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 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 40,882 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,200 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesPecan Creek
Location1.25 MI E of IH 35
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22942, -97.14883
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,882 (2019)
Projected traffic32,200 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Pecan Creek built?

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

What condition is US 380 over Pecan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Pecan Creek carry?

About 40,882 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Pecan Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 380 over Pecan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.