US Bridges

US 380 over NF Dmf Brazos River

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 7.2 MI E of SH 207 · Structure no. 050860029801009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
539 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over NF Dmf Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over NF Dmf Brazos River in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 601 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesNF Dmf Brazos River
Location7.2 MI E of SH 207
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20691, -101.25273
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length539 ft (164.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NF Dmf Brazos River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 over NF Dmf Brazos River 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 over NF Dmf Brazos River carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over NF Dmf Brazos River?

The structure is 539 ft (164.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over NF Dmf Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.