Montgomery County Bridge Report Card
Montgomery County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Montgomery County, Texas
Montgomery County has 711 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.7% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 910 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Montgomery County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 711 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 910 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 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 27 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 13,011,277 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 | 0.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 27 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 910 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Montgomery County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater DR over Windcrest Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 2000 |
| Meadow Wood Green over Davis Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 2000 |
| Stinson Lane over Mound Creek Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 160 | 1984 |
| Bethel RD over Little Lake Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1990 |
| Old Montgomery RD over Lake Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1987 |
| SH 99 EB Ml over Caney Crk | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 15,500 | 2022 |
| FM 2854 over San Jacinto River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 14,511 | 1968 |
| N Porter RD over Draw | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 500 | 2021 |
| Caraquet DR over Drainage Ditch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 233 | 1998 |
| Grand Village BLVD over Grand Lake Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 233 | 2017 |
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.