US Bridges

SH 121 Sbfr over Sister Grove Creek

Good

Collin County, Texas · 5.85 MI NE of FM 545 · Structure no. 180430054903238

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Sbfr over Sister Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 Sbfr over Sister Grove Creek 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 121 Sbfr
CrossesSister Grove Creek
Location5.85 MI NE of FM 545
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33254, -96.48189
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sbfr over Sister Grove Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 121 Sbfr over Sister Grove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 Sbfr over Sister Grove Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Sbfr over Sister Grove Creek?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Sbfr over Sister Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.