US Bridges

Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.15 MI SW of Dallas Pkwy · Structure no. 180430036404177

Built
2007
18 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
204,044
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2007 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 18 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 204,044 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 285,662 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 528 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSrt Ml & SH 121 FR
CrossesDrain
Location1.15 MI SW of Dallas Pkwy
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08584, -96.84197
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width528 ft (160.9 m)
Roadway width292 ft (89 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,044 (2020)
Projected traffic285,662 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure19
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
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 Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain carry?

About 204,044 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 528 ft wide.

Who owns Srt Ml & SH 121 FR over Drain?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.