Bridge conditions in Somervell County, Texas
28 inventoried bridges · 1 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Somervell County tracks close to typical: 1 of its 28 inventoried bridges (3.6%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 1 of the 28 bridges in Somervell County, Texas, are rated in poor condition (3.6%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 13 bridges (46.4%) are rated good and 14 (50.0%) fair.
- The median Somervell County bridge was built in 1958.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is FM 205 over Paluxy River (built 1961), carrying about 1,336 vehicles a day.
Good 46.4% · Fair 50.0% · Poor 3.6% of 28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM 205 over Paluxy River | 1961 | 1,336 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 67 over Wheeler Branch | 1948 | 17,806 | Fair |
| US 67 over Van Zandt Branch | 2003 | 16,353 | Good |
| US 67 over Squaw Creek | 2008 | 12,189 | Good |
| US 67 over Trib of Brazos River | 1941 | 11,129 | Fair |
| SH 144 over Paluxy River | 1923 | 9,334 | Fair |
| US 67 over Trib.of Brazos River | 1942 | 8,823 | Good |
| SH 144 over Snake Creek | 1938 | 6,300 | Fair |
| SH 144 over Squaw Creek | 2008 | 6,137 | Good |
| US 67 over Barker Branch | 1925 | 6,049 | Fair |
| US 67 over Paluxy River | 2005 | 6,049 | Good |
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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