Bridge conditions in Houston County, Texas
197 inventoried bridges · 15 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
The federal inventory lists 197 bridges in Houston County: 81 rated good, 101 fair, and 15 poor.
- 15 of the 197 bridges in Houston County, Texas, are rated in poor condition (7.6%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 81 bridges (41.1%) are rated good and 101 (51.3%) fair.
- The median Houston County bridge was built in 1991.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is SH 7 over Trinity River (built 1957), carrying about 2,084 vehicles a day.
Good 41.1% · Fair 51.3% · Poor 7.6% of 197 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH 7 over Trinity River | 1957 | 2,084 | Poor |
| US 287 over Beaver Creek | 1932 | 1,966 | Poor |
| CR 4700 over Lee Creek | 1980 | 210 | Poor |
| CR 4035 over Box Creek | 1990 | 121 | Poor |
| CR 4030 (cut Rd) over Box Creek | 1995 | 69 | Poor |
| CR 2065 over Hurricane Byu Rel | 1975 | 61 | Poor |
| CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek | 1970 | 55 | Poor |
| CR 3495 over Trib of Gardner Creek | 1990 | 55 | Poor |
| CR 3575 over Wright Creek | 1995 | 55 | Poor |
| CR 3610 over Elm Branch | 2000 | 55 | Poor |
| CR 4050 over Hartts Creek Tributary | 2000 | 55 | Poor |
| CR 4690 over Garrison Creek | 2000 | 55 | Poor |
| CR 2065 over Hurricane Bayou | 1990 | 33 | Poor |
| CR 4740 over Cochino Bayou | 1980 | 32 | Poor |
| CR 4535 over White Rock Creek | 1997 | 5 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holderreith WB over Hcfcd M121-00-00 | 2024 | 7,821 | Good |
| US 287 over Hurricane Bayou | 1928 | 7,582 | Fair |
| US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief | 1928 | 7,582 | Fair |
| US 287 over Hurricane Bayou Relief | 1928 | 7,531 | Fair |
| US 287 over Little Elkhart Creek | 1931 | 6,092 | Fair |
| US 287 over Mayes Branch | 1931 | 6,092 | Fair |
| Lp 304 over Spring Creek | 1960 | 5,474 | Fair |
| Lp 304 over UPRR & Town Branch | 1963 | 4,905 | Fair |
| SH 7 over Lee Creek | 2006 | 4,397 | Good |
| SH 19 over UPRR | 1962 | 4,375 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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Background: how bridge ratings work · what "poor" and "structurally deficient" actually mean · how often bridges are inspected.