US Bridges

Mustang Drive over SH 121

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · .4 MI S 0F SH-121 & 114 · Structure no. 022200036401075

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mustang Drive over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mustang Drive over SH 121 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 10,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,950 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMustang Drive
CrossesSH 121
Location.4 MI S 0F SH-121 & 114
RouteCity Street 6350
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92049, -97.09009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2016)
Projected traffic10,950 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mustang Drive over SH 121 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Mustang Drive over SH 121 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mustang Drive over SH 121 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Mustang Drive over SH 121?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Mustang Drive over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.