US Bridges

SH 160 over SH 121

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of Hunt C/L · Structure no. 180430054903229

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 160 over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 160 over SH 121 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2037. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 160
CrossesSH 121
Location1.0 MI S of Hunt C/L
RouteState Highway 160
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38363, -96.40125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2017)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2037
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 160 over SH 121 built?

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

What condition is SH 160 over SH 121 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 160 over SH 121 carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 160 over SH 121?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 160 over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.