Wilbarger County Bridge Report Card
Wilbarger County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wilbarger County, Texas
Wilbarger County has 152 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.3% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 893 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wilbarger County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 152 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 893 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 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 546,940 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 | 3.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 893 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wilbarger County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 238/sign Cr128w over Paradise Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 577 | 1939 |
| FM 1763 over US 287 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 290 | 1961 |
| CR 277/sign Cr127n over Adams Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12 | 1994 |
| CR 119/sign Cr102w over Wanderers Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 2005 |
| CR 180/sign Cr114w over Draw | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4 | 1997 |
| US 287 NB over US 70 | High traffic | Fair | 21,372 | 1969 |
| US 287 SB over US 70 | High traffic | Fair | 21,372 | 1969 |
| US 70/287 NB over Bentley Street | High traffic | Fair | 16,409 | 1987 |
| US 70/us 287 SB over Bentley ST | High traffic | Fair | 16,409 | 1987 |
| US 70/287 over Draw | High traffic | Fair | 15,427 | 1965 |
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.