Hall County Bridge Report Card
Hall County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hall County, Texas
Hall County has 119 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 607 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hall County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 119 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 607 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 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 101,988 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 607 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hall County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 70 over Mulberry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 506 | 1949 |
| SH 70 over Little Red River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 101 | 1986 |
| CR C over Trib Dry Salt Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 24 | 2010 |
| US 287 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 10,640 | 1927 |
| US 287 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 10,640 | 1966 |
| US 287 NB over Parker Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,500 | 2022 |
| US 287 NB over Mountain Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,458 | 1927 |
| US 287 NB over Prairie Dog Tn Fk Red Ri | High traffic | Good | 6,170 | 1987 |
| US 287 SB over Mountain Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,087 | 1969 |
| US 287 SB over Parker Creek | High traffic | Good | 6,070 | 2022 |
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.