US Bridges

US 380 over Rattlesnake Draw

Fair

Kent County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of FM 1081 · Structure no. 081320029802003

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Rattlesnake Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Rattlesnake Draw in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesRattlesnake Draw
Location1.6 MI E of FM 1081
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyKent County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16318, -100.88701
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Rattlesnake Draw built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US 380 over Rattlesnake Draw 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Rattlesnake Draw carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Rattlesnake Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Rattlesnake Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.