US Bridges

SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of FM 3029 · Structure no. 022200036401659

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70,800
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 70,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,000 by 2033. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121/183 EB Gp
CrossesCentral Drive
Location3.1 MI E of FM 3029
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83662, -97.1335
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,800 (2013)
Projected traffic99,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive 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 SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive carry?

About 70,800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121/183 EB Gp over Central Drive?

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