Wood County Bridge Report Card
Wood County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wood County, Texas
Wood County has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is above the 1.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 780 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wood County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 780 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 | 1.7% | 3.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 260,523 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 780 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wood County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 4730 over Indian CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1990 |
| CR 4750 over Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1992 |
| CR 4660 over Stout CR | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 79 | 1990 |
| US 69 SB over Sabine River Rel No 2 | High traffic | Fair | 12,116 | 1955 |
| US 69 over Sabine River Tributary | High traffic | Good | 12,116 | 2009 |
| US 69 over Sl 564 | High traffic | Good | 12,116 | 2009 |
| US 69 SB over Sabine River | High traffic | Fair | 11,592 | 1955 |
| SH 37 over Lake Fork Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,435 | 1967 |
| US 80 over Smith Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,319 | 1943 |
| US 69 SB over Sabine River Relief #1 | High traffic | Fair | 7,023 | 1955 |
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.