Winn County Bridge Report Card
Winn County scores 39 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Winn County, Louisiana
Winn County has 220 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 38 rated poor and 22 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.3% is above the 11.2% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,596 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Winn County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 39/100 (F). The county has 220 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 38 in poor condition and 22 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,596 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 | 17.3% | 34.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.3% of measured traffic | 6.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.0% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 330,592 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 | 17.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 11.2% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 30,596 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Winn County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La0124 over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,348 | 1964 |
| La0124 over Godfrey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,348 | 1965 |
| La0124 over Beech Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,348 | 1965 |
| La0124 over Beech Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,348 | 1965 |
| La0501 over Medenhause Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,026 | 1975 |
| La0126 over Little Kiesche Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 687 | 1974 |
| La1231-1 over Creosote Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 569 | 1968 |
| La0156 over Saline Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 525 | 1952 |
| La0126 over Saline Bayou Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 310 | 1941 |
| La0126 over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 310 | 1941 |
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.