US Bridges

US 380 over Trib to W Frk Trin River

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 0.2 Miles East of FM 1658 · Structure no. 022490013411070

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,963
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Trib to W Frk Trin River is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Trib to W Frk Trin River in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1959, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 5,963 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesTrib to W Frk Trin River
Location0.2 Miles East of FM 1658
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.19317, -97.81591
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,963 (2024)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Trib to W Frk Trin River built?

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

What condition is US 380 over Trib to W Frk Trin River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Trib to W Frk Trin River carry?

About 5,963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Trib to W Frk Trin River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Trib to W Frk Trin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.