US Bridges

US 380 over W Fork Trinity Riv

Good

Wise County, Texas · 1.1 Miles East of FM 1658 · Structure no. 022490013411096

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,963
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over W Fork Trinity Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over W Fork Trinity Riv in Wise County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,963 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesW Fork Trinity Riv
Location1.1 Miles East of FM 1658
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20213, -97.80306
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 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 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 W Fork Trinity Riv built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 over W Fork Trinity Riv 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 over W Fork Trinity Riv carry?

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

How long is US 380 over W Fork Trinity Riv?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over W Fork Trinity Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.