US Bridges

SH 121 NB over Cummings Road

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 1.8 MI NE of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200036401116

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51,292
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over Cummings Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over Cummings Road 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 51,292 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,270 by 2033. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesCummings Road
Location1.8 MI NE of SH 183
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85922, -97.10531
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,292 (2019)
Projected traffic64,270 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 NB over Cummings Road built?

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

What condition is SH 121 NB over Cummings Road 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 SH 121 NB over Cummings Road carry?

About 51,292 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over Cummings Road?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over Cummings Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.