US Bridges

FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass

Good

Frio County, Texas · 13.1 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 150830027607094

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2033. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 140
CrossesUS 57 O-Pass
Location13.1 MI SW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 140
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97271, -99.24294
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2013)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 140 over US 57 O-Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.