US Bridges

FM 1380 over Ballard Crk

Good

Motley County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 251730342801001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1380 over Ballard Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1380 over Ballard Crk in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1380
CrossesBallard Crk
Location0.50 MI N of US 62
RouteState Highway 1380
StateTexas
Coordinates34.01669, -100.77523
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 1380 over Ballard Crk built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1380 over Ballard Crk 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1380 over Ballard Crk carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1380 over Ballard Crk?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1380 over Ballard Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.