US Bridges

US 380 over Little Elm Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 3.55 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 180610013510150

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
640 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
44,896
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Little Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over Little Elm Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 44,896 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,490 by 2033. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesLittle Elm Creek
Location3.55 MI E of US 377
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.22136, -96.94607
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 protection7 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,896 (2019)
Projected traffic47,490 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Little Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 over Little Elm 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 Little Elm Creek carry?

About 44,896 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Little Elm Creek?

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Little Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.