US Bridges

FM 140 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of SH 16 · Structure no. 150070074805014

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 140 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 140 over Turkey Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 70 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 140
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.40 MI W of SH 16
RouteState Highway 140
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78994, -98.56368
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2020)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FM 140 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FM 140 over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 140 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 140 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 140 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.