SH 121 Sbml over Desert Creek
GoodCollin County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of SH 160 · Structure no. 180430054903239
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,572
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 121 Sbml over Desert Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 Sbml over Desert Creek in Collin County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 10,572 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,144 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 121 Sbml over Desert Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 121 Sbml over Desert 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH 121 Sbml over Desert Creek carry?
About 10,572 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 121 Sbml over Desert Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SH 121 Sbml over Desert Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.