US Bridges

FM 121 over Draw

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 5.5 MI E of US 377 · Structure no. 010920072901018

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,366
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 121 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 121 over Draw in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,366 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 121
CrossesDraw
Location5.5 MI E of US 377
RouteState Highway 121
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.4587, -96.84012
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,366 (2018)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 121 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 121 over Draw 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 121 over Draw carry?

About 1,366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 121 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 121 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.