West Feliciana County Bridge Report Card
West Feliciana County scores 45 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
West Feliciana County, Louisiana
West Feliciana County has 108 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 13 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.7% is above the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,037 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives West Feliciana County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 45/100 (F). The county has 108 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 13 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,037 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 | 16.7% | 33.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 12.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 240,013 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 | 16.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 12.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,037 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in West Feliciana County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La0965 over Thompson Creek Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 525 | 1973 |
| La0969 over Boney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 385 | 1983 |
| Canfield RD over Westfork Bayou-canfield | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1993 |
| Cr-225 over Sara Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 74 | 2007 |
| Up Cheerful Val RD over Gales CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32 | 1970 |
| Farrar Davis RD over Drainage Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 2004 |
| La0966 over Chaney Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 857 | 1978 |
| La0421 over Thom Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 739 | 1968 |
| La0421 over Alexander Creek W | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 739 | 1971 |
| La0965 over Thompson Crk Trib | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 525 | 1969 |
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.