US Bridges

FM 380 over Lipan Creek

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of FM 1692 S · Structure no. 072260055501017

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
602
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 380 over Lipan Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 380 over Lipan Creek in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 602 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 380
CrossesLipan Creek
Location0.02 MI E of FM 1692 S
RouteState Highway 380
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47447, -100.1409
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic602 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FM 380 over Lipan Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 380 over Lipan 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 380 over Lipan Creek carry?

About 602 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 380 over Lipan Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 380 over Lipan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.