Red River County Bridge Report Card
Red River County scores 26 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Red River County, Louisiana
Red River County has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 16 rated poor and 16 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 26.2% is above the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,940 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Red River County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 26/100 (F). The county has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 16 in poor condition and 16 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,940 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 | 26.2% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 18.9% of measured traffic | 14.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 26.2% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 68,514 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 | 26.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 26.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,940 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Red River County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us0084 over Bayou Pierre | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,013 | 1955 |
| La0509 over Watson Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,975 | 1978 |
| La0514 over Bayou Chicot | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 772 | 1970 |
| La0783 over Bayou Chicot | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 590 | 1969 |
| La0507 over Stanley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 589 | 1974 |
| La0507 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 589 | 1975 |
| La0788 over Grand Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 405 | 1973 |
| La0515 over Coushatta Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 338 | 1975 |
| Minden RD over Ph RD 230 Stanley Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 72 | 1975 |
| La0480 over Boggy Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,011 | 1975 |
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.