Red River County Bridge Report Card
Red River County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Red River County, Texas
Red River County has 165 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.6% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 282 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Red River County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 165 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 282 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 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 195,413 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 | 0.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 282 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Red River County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM 909 over Claphand Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 282 | 1959 |
| FM 44 over White Oak Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 413 | 1938 |
| Bu 82 over Delaware Creek | High traffic | Good | 9,000 | 1934 |
| US 82 over Wildcat Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,679 | 2011 |
| US 271 over Green Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,612 | 1934 |
| US 271 over East Lake Drain | High traffic | Fair | 5,612 | 1934 |
| US 82 over Boggy Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,333 | 1957 |
| US 271 over Scantling Lake Creek | High traffic | Fair | 4,953 | 1934 |
| US 271 over Webber Branch | High traffic | Fair | 4,953 | 1934 |
| Bu 82 over West Langford Creek | High traffic | Fair | 4,830 | 1936 |
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.