Stephens County Bridge Report Card
Stephens County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stephens County, Texas
Stephens County has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.8% is at or below the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stephens County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 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 | 0.8% | 1.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 62 years vs 48 nationally | 5.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 107,338 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 | 0.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 62 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 50 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stephens County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 146 over Gonzales Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1981 |
| US 180 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 13,537 | 1921 |
| US 180 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 10,000 | 2019 |
| US 180 over Gonzales Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,104 | 1921 |
| US 183 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 4,196 | 1963 |
| US 180 over Hubbard Creek Lake | High traffic | Fair | 3,567 | 1962 |
| Parks AVE over Gonzales Draw | High traffic | Fair | 2,660 | 1940 |
| US 183 over Brown Branch | High traffic | Fair | 2,510 | 1925 |
| Court AVE over Gonzales Draw | High traffic | Fair | 2,470 | 1930 |
| Rose AVE over Gonzales Draw | High traffic | Fair | 1,850 | 1925 |
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.