US Bridges

US 377/380 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Lp 288 · Structure no. 180610013510121

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
123 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
36,414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 377/380 over Cooper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 377/380 over Cooper Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 26 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 36,414 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,670 by 2033. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 377/380
CrossesCooper Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Lp 288
RouteU.S. Route 377
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23336, -97.08832
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,414 (2023)
Projected traffic47,670 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 377/380 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 377/380 over Cooper 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 377/380 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 36,414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 377/380 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 377/380 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.