US Bridges

SH 183 Wbfr over SH 121

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 0.75 Mi. W. of Hulen Dr. · Structure no. 022200050402481

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 183 Wbfr over SH 121 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 183 Wbfr 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 183 Wbfr
CrossesSH 121
Location0.75 Mi. W. of Hulen Dr.
RouteState Highway 183
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68654, -97.40492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 183 Wbfr over SH 121 built?

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

What condition is SH 183 Wbfr over SH 121 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 2024.

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

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 183 Wbfr over SH 121?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 183 Wbfr over SH 121?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.