Acadia County Bridge Report Card
Acadia County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Acadia County, Louisiana
Acadia County has 280 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 23 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.2% is at or below the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 21,926 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Acadia County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 280 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 23 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 21,926 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 | 8.2% | 16.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.9% of measured traffic | 1.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.3% | 8.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,133,694 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 | 8.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 21,926 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Acadia County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La0098 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,881 | 1973 |
| La0091 over Bayou Jonas | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,617 | 1979 |
| La0092 over Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 352 | 1973 |
| Jacobs Ave. over Coulee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 336 | 1980 |
| La0013 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,915 | 1960 |
| Pine ST over Blanc Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,592 | 1967 |
| Sittig St. over Coulee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,016 | 1990 |
| La0091 over B. Plaq. Brule/estherwoo | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,617 | 1975 |
| Vanicor DR over Drainage Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,035 | 1984 |
| La3116 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 654 | 1953 |
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.