US Bridges

Murphy Drive over SH 121

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. NE of SH 183 · Structure no. 022200036401645

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,680
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Drive over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy Drive over SH 121 in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,680 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43,900 by 2030. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Drive
CrossesSH 121
Location0.1 Mi. NE of SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83984, -97.12062
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.1 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,680 (2019)
Projected traffic43,900 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
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 byLocal Toll Authority
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 Murphy Drive over SH 121 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy Drive over SH 121 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 2022.

How much traffic does Murphy Drive over SH 121 carry?

About 9,680 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Murphy Drive over SH 121?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Drive over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.