US Bridges

SH 121 SB over Cheek Sparger RD

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM-157 Conn. · Structure no. 022200036401152

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
48,046
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 SB over Cheek Sparger RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 SB 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 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 48,046 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,270 by 2033. 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).

Location

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CarriesSH 121 SB
CrossesCheek Sparger RD
Location0.1 MI S of FM-157 Conn.
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86646, -97.10174
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,046 (2019)
Projected traffic64,270 by 2033
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 SB 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 SB over Cheek Sparger RD 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 2024.

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

About 48,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 SB 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 SB over Cheek Sparger RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.