US Bridges

FM 121 over E Fk Trinity River

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 4.4 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 010920072901022

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,002
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 121 over E Fk Trinity River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 121 over E Fk Trinity River 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 3,002 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 121
CrossesE Fk Trinity River
Location4.4 MI W of US 75
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42409, -96.66786
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,002 (2020)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 FM 121 over E Fk Trinity River built?

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

What condition is FM 121 over E Fk Trinity River 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 121 over E Fk Trinity River carry?

About 3,002 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 121 over E Fk Trinity River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 121 over E Fk Trinity River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.