US Bridges

SH 121 NB over Dart

Good

Collin County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of SH 5 Brdg · Structure no. 180430054903228

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,800
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over Dart is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over Dart in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesDart
Location0.3 MI E of SH 5 Brdg
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27457, -96.57628
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2012)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over Dart built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB over Dart 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over Dart carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over Dart?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over Dart?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.