US Bridges

FM 1140 over Yankee Creek

Good

Rockwall County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of FM 740 · Structure no. 181990109103003

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1140 over Yankee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1140 over Yankee Creek in Rockwall County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 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 2,257 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1140
CrossesYankee Creek
Location0.60 MI NW of FM 740
RouteState Highway 1140
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84173, -96.48306
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,257 (2020)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1140 over Yankee Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 1140 over Yankee 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1140 over Yankee Creek carry?

About 2,257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1140 over Yankee Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1140 over Yankee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.