US Bridges

SH 121 over Stiff Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 2933 · Structure no. 180430054903220

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,628
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 over Stiff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 121 over Stiff Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 13,628 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 121
CrossesStiff Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 2933
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.29665, -96.53907
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,628 (2017)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 over Stiff Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 over Stiff Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 over Stiff Creek carry?

About 13,628 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 over Stiff Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 over Stiff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.