Concordia County Bridge Report Card
Concordia County scores 54 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Concordia County, Louisiana
Concordia County has 42 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.3% is above the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,669 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Concordia County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 54/100 (F). The county has 42 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,669 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 | 14.3% | 28.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.2% of measured traffic | 7.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.8% | 9.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 85,089 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 | 14.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,669 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Concordia County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us0084 over Caney Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,163 | 1932 |
| La0129 over Ross Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,684 | 2000 |
| La0015 over Old River Overbank C.s. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 602 | 1959 |
| Poole Road (north) over Cocodrie Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1975 |
| Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1984 |
| Boggy Bayou RD over Creek | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1960 |
| La0015 over Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 399 | 1980 |
| La0566 over Litte Tensas Rive | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 216 | 1970 |
| Us0065 over Mississippi River | High traffic | Fair | 21,661 | 1940 |
| Us0065 over Mississippi River | High traffic | Fair | 20,933 | 1989 |
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.