US Bridges

US 380 over Lake Bridgeport

Fair

Wise County, Texas · 2.4 Miles West of FM 1820 · Structure no. 022490013411075

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,350 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
3,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Lake Bridgeport is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over Lake Bridgeport in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,938 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,010 by 2033. The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesLake Bridgeport
Location2.4 Miles West of FM 1820
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyWise County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17438, -97.85459
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,350 ft (411.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,938 (2024)
Projected traffic8,010 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 Lake Bridgeport built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 over Lake Bridgeport 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 Lake Bridgeport carry?

About 3,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Lake Bridgeport?

The structure is 1,350 ft (411.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Lake Bridgeport?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.