Caddo County Bridge Report Card
Caddo County scores 61 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Caddo County, Louisiana
Caddo County has 683 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 45 rated poor and 97 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.6% is at or below the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,045,335 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Caddo County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 61/100 (D). The county has 683 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 45 in poor condition and 97 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,045,335 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 | 6.6% | 13.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.9% of measured traffic | 5.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 14.2% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 13,293,413 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 | 6.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 14.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,045,335 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Caddo County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La3094 over Cross Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,911 | 1960 |
| La3094 over Cross Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,003 | 1960 |
| La0525 over Boggy Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,294 | 1969 |
| La0169 over S Fork Cross B | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,397 | 1965 |
| La0789 over Spring Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,504 | 1971 |
| La0002 over Jeems Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,464 | 1973 |
| La0169 over Piney Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,298 | 1966 |
| South Lakeshore DR over Bickham Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,286 | 1981 |
| La0170 over Black Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,209 | 1977 |
| La0169 over Twelve Mile Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 311 | 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.