US Bridges

US 380 & Spur 137 over East Block Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 1.0 Mi. West of US 69 · Structure no. 011170013507231

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 & Spur 137 over East Block Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 & Spur 137 over East Block Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,140 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,280 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

CarriesUS 380 & Spur 137
CrossesEast Block Creek
Location1.0 Mi. West of US 69
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.13703, -96.15353
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,140 (2020)
Projected traffic12,280 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 & Spur 137 over East Block Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 & Spur 137 over East Block 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 380 & Spur 137 over East Block Creek carry?

About 11,140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 380 & Spur 137 over East Block Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 380 & Spur 137 over East Block Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.