US Bridges

US 380 over Rice Springs Branch

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of US 277 · Structure no. 081050036003006

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Rice Springs Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Rice Springs Branch in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 91 years old, older 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,540 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesRice Springs Branch
Location0.35 MI W of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15772, -99.74002
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2020)
Projected traffic6,540 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over Rice Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 380 over Rice Springs Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Rice Springs Branch carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Rice Springs Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Rice Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.