US Bridges

SH 121 Nbml over FM 2862

Good

Collin County, Texas · 3.8 Miles SW of SH 160 · Structure no. 180430054903243

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Nbml over FM 2862 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 Nbml over FM 2862 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSH 121 Nbml
CrossesFM 2862
Location3.8 Miles SW of SH 160
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35122, -96.45372
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 121 Nbml over FM 2862 built?

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

What condition is SH 121 Nbml over FM 2862 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 Nbml over FM 2862 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Nbml over FM 2862?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Nbml over FM 2862?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.