Hill County Bridge Report Card
Hill County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hill County, Texas
Hill County has 403 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.0% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 163 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hill County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 403 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 163 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 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 3,447,788 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 | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 163 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hill County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 4281 over Coleman Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1922 |
| CR 3323 over Ash Creek Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52 | 2002 |
| CR 3102 over Cobb Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21 | 1935 |
| CR 3102 over Two Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15 | 1935 |
| SH 22 over Hackberry Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 8,662 | 1947 |
| SH 22 over Aquilla Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 7,556 | 1939 |
| SH 171 over Cottonwood Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,307 | 1940 |
| FM 308 over Brookeen Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 975 | 1951 |
| FM 308 over Ash Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 740 | 1949 |
| FM 1946 over Pecan Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 293 | 1955 |
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.