US Bridges

US 380 over West Fork Tank Creek

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 222 · Structure no. 032240036005013

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over West Fork Tank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over West Fork Tank Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesWest Fork Tank Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SH 222
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18163, -99.31801
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 inspectionOctober 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 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2020)
Projected traffic1,590 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 West Fork Tank Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 380 over West Fork Tank 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over West Fork Tank Creek carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over West Fork Tank Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over West Fork Tank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.