FM 140 over LA Parita Creek
GoodAtascosa County, Texas · 3.75 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 150070074805015
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 768
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 140 over LA Parita Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 140 over LA Parita Creek in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 68 years old, older 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 768 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 140 over LA Parita Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FM 140 over LA Parita Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does FM 140 over LA Parita Creek carry?
About 768 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM 140 over LA Parita Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FM 140 over LA Parita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.