US Bridges

SH 121 FR Ramp over Draw

Good

Collin County, Texas · .025 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 180430036404672

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 FR Ramp over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 121 FR Ramp over Draw in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121 FR Ramp
CrossesDraw
Location.025 MI W of US 75
CountyCollin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15522, -96.6497
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 FR Ramp over Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 FR Ramp over Draw 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 SH 121 FR Ramp over Draw carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 FR Ramp over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 FR Ramp over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.