Caldwell County Bridge Report Card
Caldwell County scores 99 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Caldwell County, Texas
Caldwell County has 208 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.5% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,321 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Caldwell County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 99/100 (A). The county has 208 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,321 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 | 0.5% | 1.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,195,649 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 | 0.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,321 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Caldwell County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Blanco Sreet over Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,321 | 1942 |
| IH 10 Ml & Nfr over Wolf Creek | High traffic | Good | 37,461 | 1972 |
| SH 130 Ml over Little West Fork | High traffic | Good | 34,919 | 2011 |
| SH 130 Ml over Crooked Branch | High traffic | Good | 34,919 | 2011 |
| US 183 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 23,918 | 1948 |
| US 183 over Clear Fork Plum Creek | High traffic | Good | 23,918 | 2017 |
| US 183 over Town Creek/uprr/cemetery | High traffic | Fair | 22,871 | 2008 |
| SH 130 SB Ml over CR 179 | High traffic | Good | 20,171 | 2011 |
| SH 21 over Cowpen Creek | High traffic | Good | 19,178 | 1980 |
| SH 130 NB Ml over CR 179 | High traffic | Good | 18,999 | 2011 |
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.