Lipscomb County Bridge Report Card
Lipscomb County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lipscomb County, Texas
Lipscomb County has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.7% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 632 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lipscomb County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 37 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 632 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 | 2.7% | 5.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.1% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 20,634 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 | 2.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 632 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lipscomb County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM 1454 over Mammoth Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 632 | 1960 |
| SH 15 over Drain | High traffic | Good | 3,114 | 1933 |
| SH 15 over Drain | High traffic | Fair | 1,454 | 1933 |
| SH 15 over Abandoned Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 1,454 | 1970 |
| SH 15 over Drain | High traffic | Fair | 1,454 | 1970 |
| Sh15 over Plummer Creek | High traffic | Good | 1,320 | 2021 |
| SH 23 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 1,113 | 1951 |
| FM 1920 over Sand Creek North/south | High traffic | Fair | 1,000 | 1961 |
| SH 305 over Plum Creek | High traffic | Fair | 850 | 1947 |
| SH 15 over Kiowa Creek | High traffic | Fair | 757 | 1933 |
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.