SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek
FairDenton County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610036403089
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,848
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 37,848 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 76,000 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek carry?
About 37,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns SH 121 Bus over Timber Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.