US Bridges

US 380 over Snake Branch

Fair

Jack County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM-1156 · Structure no. 021200130901004

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,316
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Snake Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Snake Branch in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,090 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesSnake Branch
Location0.9 MI W of FM-1156
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyJack County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18873, -98.04278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,316 (2020)
Projected traffic4,090 by 2037
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over Snake Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 over Snake Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Snake Branch carry?

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Snake Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Snake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.