Harris County Bridge Report Card
Harris County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Harris County, Georgia
Harris County has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.0% is at or below the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 194 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Harris County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 194 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 1.0% | 2.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.0% | 4.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 584,367 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 1.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 194 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Harris County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Road over Boyd Branch Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 194 | 1950 |
| I-185 (nbl) over Mulberry Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 33,700 | 1978 |
| I-185 (sbl) over Mulberry Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 26,500 | 1978 |
| I-85 (sbl) over Chattahoochee River | High traffic | Fair | 44,900 | 1961 |
| I-85 (nbl) over Chattahoochee River | High traffic | Fair | 41,500 | 1961 |
| I-185 (nbl) over Standing Boy Creek | High traffic | Good | 39,000 | 1978 |
| I-185 over Mulberry Creek O/f | High traffic | Good | 33,700 | 1978 |
| I-185 (nbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R | High traffic | Fair | 33,700 | 1978 |
| I-185 (nbl) over SR 116 | High traffic | Good | 31,000 | 1978 |
| I-185 (nbl) over Mountain Oak Creek | High traffic | Fair | 31,000 | 1978 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.