US Bridges

SH 121 NB over SH 114 EB

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 1 MI E of SH 26 · Structure no. 022200035303458

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,032 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
61,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over SH 114 EB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over SH 114 EB in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,100 by 2030. The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesSH 114 EB
Location1 MI E of SH 26
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92271, -97.08458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,032 ft (314.6 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,000 (2010)
Projected traffic61,100 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB over SH 114 EB built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB over SH 114 EB 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over SH 114 EB carry?

About 61,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over SH 114 EB?

The structure is 1,032 ft (314.6 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over SH 114 EB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.