US Bridges

US 81 Sbl over US 380

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 730 · Structure no. 022490001307087

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 81 Sbl over US 380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 81 Sbl over US 380 in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 14,051 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,490 by 2033. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 81 Sbl
CrossesUS 380
Location1.0 MI W of FM 730
RouteU.S. Route 81
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23978, -97.60036
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,051 (2024)
Projected traffic24,490 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 81 Sbl over US 380 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 81 Sbl over US 380 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 81 Sbl over US 380 carry?

About 14,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 81 Sbl over US 380?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 81 Sbl over US 380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.