US Bridges

US 380 over Whiskey Creek

Fair

Young County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM926 · Structure no. 032520036102008

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 380 over Whiskey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 380 over Whiskey Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 91 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 906 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 380
CrossesWhiskey Creek
Location1.0 MI S of FM926
RouteU.S. Route 380
StateTexas
Coordinates33.17829, -98.73979
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2020)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Whiskey Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is US 380 over Whiskey 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 Whiskey Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 380 over Whiskey Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 380 over Whiskey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.