US Bridges

US 380 over Great House Branch

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of Bus. 380 · Structure no. 022490013407123

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,556
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Great House Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Great House Branch in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17,556 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,980 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesGreat House Branch
Location1.4 MI W of Bus. 380
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.23102, -97.64226
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,556 (2024)
Projected traffic19,980 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 380 over Great House Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 over Great House Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 380 over Great House Branch carry?

About 17,556 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Great House Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Great House Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.