Walker County Bridge Report Card
Walker County scores 98 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Walker County, Texas
Walker County has 166 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 100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Walker County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 98/100 (A). The county has 166 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 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 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,390,067 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 | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Walker County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorrell RD over Winters Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 2009 |
| IH 45 Ml over Draw | High traffic | Good | 56,772 | 1959 |
| IH 45 over Draw | High traffic | Good | 51,507 | 2019 |
| IH 45 Ml over Draw | High traffic | Good | 51,507 | 2019 |
| IH 45 Ml And Wfr over Little Chinquapin Creek | High traffic | Good | 51,507 | 2021 |
| IH 45 Ml & Efr over Little Caney Creek | High traffic | Good | 48,523 | 2021 |
| IH 45 North T/a over IH 45 (sh 30) | High traffic | Fair | 48,000 | 2003 |
| IH 45 Ml over Big Chinquapin Creek | High traffic | Good | 44,811 | 2021 |
| IH 45 over Prairie Branch Relief | High traffic | Fair | 39,452 | 1959 |
| IH 45 over Robinson Creek | High traffic | Good | 37,742 | 1959 |
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.