FM 140 over La Parita Creek
Atascosa County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 140 over La Parita Creek in Atascosa County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2003, making it 68 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 768 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 109 of the 176 inventoried bridges in Atascosa County rated good (61.9%); 1 (0.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 75 ft |
| Location | 3.75 Mi E of SH 16 |
| NBI structure number | 150070074805015 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Atascosa County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 37 over Draw | 1979 | 29,873 | Fair |
| Ih 37 over Draw | 1979 | 29,873 | Fair |
| Ih 37 Ml W Fr Rd over Draw | 1979 | 29,000 | Fair |
| Ih 37 over Draw | 1955 | 23,567 | Fair |
| Ih 37 over Dry Br of Atascosa River | 1955 | 23,567 | Good |
| Ih 37 over Draw | 1976 | 22,389 | Good |
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