US Bridges

US 380 over US 87

Fair

Lynn County, Texas · 2.00 MI S of FM 400 · Structure no. 051530006802013

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over US 87 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over US 87 in Lynn County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 2,487 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesUS 87
Location2.00 MI S of FM 400
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16646, -101.79384
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,487 (2023)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over US 87 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 380 over US 87 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over US 87 carry?

About 2,487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over US 87?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over US 87?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.