US Bridges

SH 121 over SH 11

Fair

Fannin County, Texas · 6.2 MI NE of US 69 · Structure no. 010750213902035

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 over SH 11 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 over SH 11 in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,740 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2033. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 121
CrossesSH 11
Location6.2 MI NE of US 69
RouteState Highway 121
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.48531, -96.25876
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,740 (2013)
Projected traffic9,440 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over SH 11 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 over SH 11 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 121 over SH 11 carry?

About 6,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 over SH 11?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 over SH 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.