US Bridges

US 380 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 5.45 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 082170010606026

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
930
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 1936 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location5.45 MI E of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyStonewall County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12491, -100.13754
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2020)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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 930 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.