US Bridges

US 380 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 1646 · Structure no. 082170010604045

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Drainage Ditch in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.30 MI E of FM 1646
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyStonewall County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20721, -100.31502
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2020)
Projected traffic1,280 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 Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US 380 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 380 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.