US Bridges

FM 455W over SH 121

Good

Collin County, Texas · 7.8 MI NE of US 75 · Structure no. 180430054903234

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 455W over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 455W over SH 121 in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2047. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 455W
CrossesSH 121
Location7.8 MI NE of US 75
RouteState Highway 455W
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32966, -96.48579
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2047
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 455W over SH 121 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 455W 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 455W over SH 121 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 455W over SH 121?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns FM 455W over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.