US Bridges

FM 3140 over Frio Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 1.70 MI SW of US 60 · Structure no. 051850324301001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
385
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3140 over Frio Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3140 over Frio Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 3140
CrossesFrio Draw
Location1.70 MI SW of US 60
RouteState Highway 3140
StateTexas
Coordinates34.64328, -102.63801
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2017)
Projected traffic440 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 3140 over Frio Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3140 over Frio 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3140 over Frio Draw carry?

About 385 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 3140 over Frio Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3140 over Frio Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.