US Bridges

SH 127 over Frio River

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 152320036901018

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,766
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 127 over Frio River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 127 over Frio River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,766 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2034. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

CarriesSH 127
CrossesFrio River
Location0.8 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 127
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49526, -99.71153
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,766 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 127 over Frio River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 127 over Frio River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 127 over Frio River carry?

About 1,766 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 127 over Frio River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 127 over Frio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.