US Bridges

SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · SH 121 over Hickory DR · Structure no. 022200036303042

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,965
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive 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 42,965 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,930 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesHickory Drive
LocationSH 121 over Hickory DR
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78563, -97.26512
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,965 (2020)
Projected traffic85,930 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive 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 SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive carry?

About 42,965 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over Hickory Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.