Morehouse County Bridge Report Card
Morehouse County scores 46 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Morehouse County, Louisiana
Morehouse County has 136 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 20 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.0% is above the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,047 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Morehouse County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 46/100 (F). The county has 136 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 20 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,047 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 | 14.0% | 27.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.6% of measured traffic | 6.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 14.7% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 175,539 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 | 14.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 14.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,047 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Morehouse County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La0830-6 over Horse Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,905 | 1971 |
| Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1981 |
| Bonne Idee RD over Bayou Bonne Idee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1979 |
| Everglades RD over Drain To Little Byu Boeu | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1972 |
| Lake Irwin RD over Irwin Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1978 |
| Donaldson AVE over Horse Bayou/donaldson ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1978 |
| John Crymes RD over Patten Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1985 |
| Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1960 |
| Olen Hughes over Bayou Bonneidee | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1991 |
| La0002 over Bayou Delemar | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,815 | 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.