Lamar County Bridge Report Card
Lamar County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lamar County, Texas
Lamar County has 305 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 9 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 33,132 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lamar County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 305 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 9 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 33,132 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 | 3.0% | 5.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.0% of measured traffic | 3.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.0% | 5.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 663,863 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 | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 33,132 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lamar County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 15500 over Big Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1996 |
| CR 12650 over Click Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1990 |
| CR 13550 over Little Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1990 |
| US 82 over Stillhouse Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24,836 | 1959 |
| SH 19 over Loop 286 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,924 | 1965 |
| FM 1499 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,002 | 1974 |
| CR 385 (16300) over Little Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1994 |
| CR 14550 over Little Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1992 |
| CR 35080 over Cottonwood Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1999 |
| US 271 SB over Hicks Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 7,939 | 1942 |
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.