US Bridges

Bedford Road over SH-121

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.7 MI NE of SH-183 · Structure no. 022200036401114

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,857
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Road over SH-121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedford Road over SH-121 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 6,857 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,066 by 2034. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Road
CrossesSH-121
Location0.7 MI NE of SH-183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84465, -97.11476
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,857 (2024)
Projected traffic12,066 by 2034
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$456,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedford Road over SH-121 built?

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

What condition is Bedford Road 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Bedford Road over SH-121 carry?

About 6,857 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bedford Road over SH-121?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Road over SH-121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.