US Bridges

SH 121 SB Off Ramp over Timber Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180610354701005

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,143 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 121 SB Off Ramp over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB Off Ramp over Timber Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 15,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2034. The structure is 1,143 ft (348.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 121 SB Off Ramp
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.10 MI E of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.00153, -96.95751
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: 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, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,143 ft (348.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2014)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 SB Off Ramp over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 SB Off Ramp over Timber 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 121 SB Off Ramp over Timber Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SH 121 SB Off Ramp over Timber Creek?

The structure is 1,143 ft (348.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 SB Off Ramp over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.