US Bridges

FM 120 EB over UP RR

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 1417 · Structure no. 010920072801006

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,393
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 120 EB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 120 EB over UP RR in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,393 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,880 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 120 EB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.2 MI W of FM 1417
RouteState Highway 120
StateTexas
Coordinates33.762, -96.64698
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,393 (2020)
Projected traffic4,880 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 120 EB over UP RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 120 EB over UP RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 120 EB over UP RR carry?

About 3,393 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 120 EB over UP RR?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 120 EB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.