US Bridges

SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.1 Mi. E. of SH 121 · Structure no. 022200050402477

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183 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 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2033. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 121 Nbfr
CrossesSH 183
Location0.1 Mi. E. of SH 121
RouteState Highway 121
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68321, -97.40465
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2013)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183 built?

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

What condition is SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183 carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Nbfr over SH 183?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.