McLennan County Bridge Report Card
McLennan County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
McLennan County, Texas
McLennan County has 718 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.9% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,544 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives McLennan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 718 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,544 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 | 1.9% | 3.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.3% | 0.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 11,303,448 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 | 1.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,544 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in McLennan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 84 over Williams Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,085 | 1931 |
| Chisholm Trail over Middle Bosque River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 111 | 1987 |
| Lp 2 EB / 18th ST over Uprr Mary AVE Waco Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,074 | 1935 |
| Old Robinson Road over Drain | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 665 | 1935 |
| Old Bruceville RD over South Fork Cow Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 433 | 1970 |
| Prairie Chapel RD over Tonk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 358 | 1970 |
| Prairie Chapel RD over Bluff Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 227 | 1972 |
| Thompson Road over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 156 | 1972 |
| Lifestyle Lane over Middle Bosque River DR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 134 | 1940 |
| Tonk Creek Lane over Tonk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 127 | 1973 |
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.