US Bridges

FM 140 over Leona River

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.5 MI SE of FM 117 · Structure no. 152320087501002

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,963
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 140 over Leona River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 140 over Leona River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,963 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2033. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesFM 140
CrossesLeona River
Location0.5 MI SE of FM 117
RouteState Highway 140
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18881, -99.77119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2022)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 140 over Leona River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 140 over Leona 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 FM 140 over Leona River carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 140 over Leona River?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 140 over Leona River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.