Victoria County Bridge Report Card
Victoria County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Victoria County, Texas
Victoria County has 345 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.0% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,502 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Victoria County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 345 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,502 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 | 2.0% | 4.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,124,452 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 | 2.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,502 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Victoria County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briggs Boulevard over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,698 | 1964 |
| FM 1685 over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,472 | 1972 |
| Stayton Ave. over West Outfall Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 818 | 1981 |
| Lower M Valley RD over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 236 | 1957 |
| Cologne RD over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 116 | 1958 |
| Tipton RD over Casa Blanca Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 84 | 1989 |
| Old Bloomington RD over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 78 | 1924 |
| Lower M Valley RD over Draw | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 296 | 1950 |
| Bu 77 over Drain | High traffic | Fair | 46,939 | 1979 |
| US 59 Turnaround over US 59 | High traffic | Good | 43,472 | 2022 |
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.