US Bridges

SH 121 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch

Good

Collin County, Texas · 1.4 Miles SW of SH 475 · Structure no. 180430054903231

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 Nbml
CrossesSister Grove Branch
Location1.4 Miles SW of SH 475
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33294, -96.48046
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch 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 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Nbml over Sister Grove Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.