US Bridges

US 380 EB over Elm Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 4.7 Miles West of US 69 · Structure no. 011170013506134

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,199
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 EB over Elm Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 380 EB over Elm Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,199 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,660 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS 380 EB
CrossesElm Creek
Location4.7 Miles West of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13805, -96.21705
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,199 (2020)
Projected traffic5,660 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 EB over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 EB over Elm Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 EB over Elm Creek carry?

About 5,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 380 EB over Elm Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 EB over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.