US Bridges

SH 121 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of Chksparger · Structure no. 022200036401062

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,591
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 121 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5,591 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 Sbfr
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Chksparger
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86714, -97.10201
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,591 (2019)
Projected traffic3,810 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek 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 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 5,591 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Sbfr over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.