US 380 over Elm Creek
FairYoung County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM 578 · Structure no. 032520036102003
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 909
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 380 over Elm Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 380 over Elm Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 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 6 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 909 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,309 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 380 over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 380 over Elm 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 Elm Creek carry?
About 909 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is US 380 over Elm Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 380 over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.