US Bridges

US 380 EB over Denton Creek

Good

Wise County, Texas · 2.8 Mi. W. of 2622 · Structure no. 022490013408128

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
676 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,813
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 EB over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 EB over Denton Creek in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6,813 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,250 by 2033. The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380 EB
CrossesDenton Creek
Location2.8 Mi. W. of 2622
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.24908, -97.40401
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length676 ft (206 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,813 (2019)
Projected traffic9,250 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 EB over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 EB over Denton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 EB over Denton Creek carry?

About 6,813 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 380 EB over Denton Creek?

The structure is 676 ft (206 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 EB over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.