US Bridges

US 380 over Ku Creek

Good

Stonewall County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 082170010604035

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
765
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Ku Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Ku Creek in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 89 years old, older 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesKu Creek
Location0.75 MI W of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyStonewall County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18599, -100.25962
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2020)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over Ku Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 380 over Ku 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Ku Creek carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Ku Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Ku Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.