US Bridges

Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Miles East of LA 958 · Structure no. 611700000610375

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
978
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 978 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,075 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPort Hudson-Pride
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location1.0 Miles East of LA 958
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.70959, -91.02423
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic978 (2024)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 978 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Port Hudson-Pride over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.