Pointe Coupee County Bridge Report Card
Pointe Coupee County scores 42 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pointe Coupee County, Louisiana
Pointe Coupee County has 51 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 21.6% is above the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,522 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pointe Coupee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 42/100 (F). The county has 51 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,522 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 | 21.6% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.3% of measured traffic | 4.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.9% | 11.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 1.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 290,978 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 | 21.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,522 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pointe Coupee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La0001 over Bayou Moreau | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,289 | 1957 |
| La0979 over False River Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 748 | 1980 |
| Woodview LN over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 136 | 1970 |
| La0413 over False Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,896 | 1972 |
| La0001 over Lateral W15#7a | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,289 | 1957 |
| Bridge RD over Bayou Grosse Tete | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,540 | 1979 |
| La0081 over Bayou Black | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 231 | 1969 |
| Lorio Dairy RD over Bayou Sere | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 210 | 1970 |
| La0970 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 84 | 1971 |
| La0970 over Bayou Moreau | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 84 | 1971 |
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.