US Bridges

SH 121 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 2.1 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 010750054902012

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,178
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 121 over Brushy Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 67 years old, older 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 9,178 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,640 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 121
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.1 MI NE of US 69
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.44888, -96.30531
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,178 (2020)
Projected traffic9,640 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 121 over Brushy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 121 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 9,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 121 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.