US Bridges

SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Johnson Rd. · Structure no. 022200036401076

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
36,743
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 36,743 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,460 by 2033. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH121 SB Ml
CrossesBig Bear Ck/Stone Myers
Location0.6 MI N of Johnson Rd.
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90227, -97.09899
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,743 (2019)
Projected traffic69,460 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 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 SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers carry?

About 36,743 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH121 SB Ml over Big Bear Ck/Stone Myers?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.