US Bridges

US 380 over Horse Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of US 183/283 · Structure no. 032240036005014

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Horse 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 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesHorse Creek
Location2.5 MI W of US 183/283
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.18132, -99.22192
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 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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2020)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2038
Trucks15%
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 Horse 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 Horse Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Horse Creek carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.