US Bridges

US 380 over Flint Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 032520013402069

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,279
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Flint Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 380 over Flint Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,279 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,068 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 380
CrossesFlint Creek
Location2.8 MI N of SH 16
RouteU.S. Route 380
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15419, -98.59951
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,279 (2023)
Projected traffic5,068 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Flint Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 380 over Flint Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 380 over Flint Creek carry?

About 3,279 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Flint Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Flint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.