Bosque County Bridge Report Card
Bosque County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bosque County, Texas
Bosque County has 147 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.4% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 654 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bosque County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 147 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 654 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 | 1.4% | 2.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 66 years vs 48 nationally | 7.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 257,472 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 | 1.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 66 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 654 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bosque County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Drive over Trib North Bosque River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 609 | 1920 |
| CR 4115 over Br Of Mustang Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1920 |
| FM 1991 over Cottonwood Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 616 | 1940 |
| SH 6 over Trib Of N Bosque River | High traffic | Fair | 10,880 | 1940 |
| SH 6 over Sears Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,001 | 1937 |
| SH 6 over Preston Branch | High traffic | Good | 8,903 | 1931 |
| SH 6 over Bnsf Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 7,980 | 1936 |
| SH 6 over Branch Of Sears Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,980 | 1937 |
| SH 6 over Neils Creek | High traffic | Good | 7,463 | 1937 |
| SH 6 over Meridian Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,290 | 1940 |
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.