US Bridges

SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 N of 121 & 114 Split · Structure no. 022200036401049

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 52 years old, older 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 51,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,520 by 2033. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH121 Nbl
CrossesDart/Fwwr Railroad
Location0.6 N of 121 & 114 Split
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9424, -97.03994
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,800 (2013)
Projected traffic72,520 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad carry?

About 51,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH121 Nbl over Dart/Fwwr Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.