US Bridges

SH 121 NB FR over Big Bear Creek

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Johnson RD · Structure no. 022200036401074

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,998
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB FR over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB FR over Big 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 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 2,998 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2038. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 121 NB FR
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Johnson RD
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90235, -97.09856
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,998 (2020)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 NB FR over Big Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 121 NB FR over Big Bear Creek 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 SH 121 NB FR over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 2,998 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB FR over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB FR over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.