Throckmorton County Bridge Report Card
Throckmorton County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Throckmorton County, Texas
Throckmorton County has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.9% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Throckmorton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 53 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 100 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% | 3.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 71 years vs 48 nationally | 9.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 22,642 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 | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 71 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Throckmorton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM 923 over Brush Knob Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1948 |
| US 183 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 2,375 | 1929 |
| US 183 over Elm Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,916 | 1929 |
| US 380 over North Elm Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,078 | 1932 |
| US 380 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 1,076 | 1938 |
| US 183 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 1,027 | 1929 |
| US 183 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 999 | 1929 |
| US 183 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 976 | 1929 |
| US 183 over Kings Creek | High traffic | Fair | 934 | 1929 |
| US 380 over Horse Creek | High traffic | Fair | 715 | 1932 |
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.