US Bridges

SH 121 over Walker Branch

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW Bedford-Euless · Structure no. 022200036401025

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110,269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 over Walker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 121 over Walker Branch in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 110,269 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 214,080 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121
CrossesWalker Branch
Location0.1 MI SW Bedford-Euless
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83396, -97.2023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,269 (2020)
Projected traffic214,080 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure16
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 over Walker Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 over Walker Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 121 over Walker Branch carry?

About 110,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 over Walker Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 121 over Walker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.