US Bridges

FM 140 over Buck Creek

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 5.90 MI SE of US 57 · Structure no. 150830074804010

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,607
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 140 over Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 140 over Buck Creek in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 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 2,607 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 140
CrossesBuck Creek
Location5.90 MI SE of US 57
RouteState Highway 140
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93104, -99.16244
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,607 (2020)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 140 over Buck 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 140 over Buck Creek carry?

About 2,607 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 140 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 140 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.