US Bridges

SH 121/183 EB Ml over Central Drive

Good

Tarrant County, Texas · 3.1 MI E of FM 3029 · Structure no. 022200036401660

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121/183 EB Ml over Central Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121/183 EB Ml over Central Drive 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,600 by 2033. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121/183 EB Ml
CrossesCentral Drive
Location3.1 MI E of FM 3029
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83662, -97.13344
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2013)
Projected traffic49,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ml over Central Drive built?

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

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

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

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