Foard County Bridge Report Card
Foard County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Foard County, Texas
Foard County has 59 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.4% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 20 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Foard County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 59 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 20 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 | 3.4% | 6.8 |
| 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 | 71 years vs 48 nationally | 9.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 14,099 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 | 3.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 71 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 20 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Foard County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 183 over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1939 |
| CR 127 over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1939 |
| US 70 over Paradise Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,109 | 1929 |
| US 70 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 967 | 1929 |
| US 70 over North Beaver Creek | High traffic | Good | 872 | 1929 |
| SH 6 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 825 | 1937 |
| US 70 over Paradise Creek | High traffic | Fair | 729 | 1929 |
| US 70 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 619 | 1929 |
| US 70 over Branch Of Raggedy Creek | High traffic | Good | 619 | 1929 |
| US 70 over Raggedy Creek | High traffic | Fair | 619 | 1929 |
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.