Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M E of LA 964 · Structure no. 611730381910721
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,794
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,073 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou carry?
About 2,794 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Port Hudson-Pride over White Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.