Hunt County Bridge Report Card
Hunt County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hunt County, Texas
Hunt County has 454 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.4% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 840 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hunt County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 454 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 840 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 | 0.4% | 0.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.6% | 5.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,318,005 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 | 0.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 840 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hunt County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 2412 over Bearpen Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 740 | 1989 |
| CR 4809 over Pecan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1999 |
| Ih30 EB over Elm Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 22,330 | 1957 |
| IH 30 EB over Timber Crk | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 16,436 | 1950 |
| SH 276 WB over S Fork Sabine River Rel | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 6,880 | 1967 |
| SH 34 over So Sabine River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 6,515 | 1964 |
| SH 276 EB over S Fork Sabine River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,440 | 2006 |
| Sh34 over South Sulphur River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,101 | 1953 |
| SH 224 over Middle Sulphur Riv | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,274 | 1937 |
| FM 816 over Loring Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 329 | 1949 |
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.