US Bridges

US 380 over Rice Springs Branch

Good

Haskell County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 2407 · Structure no. 081050036003034

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
909
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 1983, so it is 42 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,510 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesRice Springs Branch
Location0.15 MI W of FM 2407
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.1812, -99.81079
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 loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic909 (2020)
Projected traffic2,510 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Rice Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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 909 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Rice Springs Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Rice Springs Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.