US Bridges

SH 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Collin County, Texas · 1.6 MI SW of US 75 · Structure no. 180430036404147

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,592
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 45,592 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,829 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 121
CrossesTrib of Cottonwood Creek
Location1.6 MI SW of US 75
StateTexas
Coordinates33.14862, -96.66923
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,592 (2018)
Projected traffic63,829 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 45,592 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 121 over Trib of Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.