US Bridges

FM 140 over Draw

Good

Frio County, Texas · 7.50 MI SE of US 57 · Structure no. 150830074804024

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,607
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 140 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 140 over Draw in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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 2,607 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 140
CrossesDraw
Location7.50 MI SE of US 57
RouteState Highway 140
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91831, -99.1412
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed—
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 Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM 140 over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 140 over Draw carry?

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

How long is FM 140 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 140 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.