Nacogdoches County Bridge Report Card
Nacogdoches County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Nacogdoches County, Texas
Nacogdoches County has 236 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 8 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,457 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Nacogdoches County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 236 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 8 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,457 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 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.4% | 6.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 928,091 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 | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,457 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Nacogdoches County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 820 over Morral Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 353 | 1994 |
| CR 724 over Morral Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 305 | 1992 |
| CR 789 over Legg Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 225 | 1994 |
| CR 849 over Caney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 134 | 1994 |
| CR 724 over Loco Bayou Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 127 | 2000 |
| CR 724 over Bernaldo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1992 |
| CR 841 over Little Bayou Loco | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1994 |
| CR 841 over Trib. Of Little Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1994 |
| CR 724 over Alazan Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1995 |
| CR 836 over Trib Of Bayou Loco | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1997 |
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.