US Bridges

SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM-157 · Structure no. 022200036401117

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
55,938
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 55,938 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,313 by 2042. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 121 NB
CrossesCheek Sparger RD
Location0.1 MI S of FM-157
RouteState Highway 121
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86644, -97.10141
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,938 (2022)
Projected traffic78,313 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD carry?

About 55,938 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 NB over Cheek Sparger RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.