Grant County Bridge Report Card
Grant County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Grant County, Louisiana
Grant County has 209 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 30 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.4% is above the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,423 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Grant County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 209 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 30 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 38,423 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 | 14.4% | 28.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 14.0% of measured traffic | 10.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.2% | 14.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 274,503 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 | 14.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 38,423 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Grant County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us0071 over Bayou Rigolette | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,063 | 1950 |
| La0008 over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,590 | 1968 |
| La0366 over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 368 | 1955 |
| Us0167 over Mosley Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,712 | 1975 |
| Us0167 over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,712 | 1975 |
| Us0165 over La 1230 Up Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,084 | 1956 |
| Us0071 over Bayou Rigolette | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,931 | 1950 |
| La0122 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 683 | 1988 |
| La0123 over Fish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 595 | 1974 |
| Selma Loop RD over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1970 |
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.