SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck
FairTarrant County, Texas · SH121 over Carson ST · Structure no. 022200036303038
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,592
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 43,592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,029 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck carry?
About 43,592 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck?
The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns SH121 Sbl over Carson ST Lit Fossil Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.