US Bridges

US 380 over Red Creek

Fair

Haskell County, Texas · 6.05 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 081050036004016

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Red Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Red Creek in Haskell County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 years old, older 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesRed Creek
Location6.05 MI E of US 277
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyHaskell County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17247, -99.63295
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Red Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 380 over Red 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Red Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Red Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.