US Bridges

US 380 WB over West Caddo Creek

FairPosted for load

Hunt County, Texas · 8.1 MI W JCT US69&US380 · Structure no. 011170013506033

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,048
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 WB over West Caddo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 WB over West Caddo Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,048 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,090 by 2033. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesUS 380 WB
CrossesWest Caddo Creek
Location8.1 MI W JCT US69&US380
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15166, -96.27211
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,048 (2019)
Projected traffic7,090 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 WB over West Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is US 380 WB over West Caddo 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 380 WB over West Caddo Creek carry?

About 7,048 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 380 WB over West Caddo Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 WB over West Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.