US Bridges

Port Hudson-Pride over Redwood Creek

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi.N-La 64 LA 67 · Structure no. 611730409910611

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Hudson-Pride over Redwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Port Hudson-Pride over Redwood Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 777 vehicles a day, projected to reach 854 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPort Hudson-Pride
CrossesRedwood Creek
Location2.2 Mi.N-La 64 LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.68182, -91.10356
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2023)
Projected traffic854 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$496,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Hudson-Pride over Redwood Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Hudson-Pride over Redwood Creek 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 May 2023.

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

About 777 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Port Hudson-Pride over Redwood Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Port Hudson-Pride over Redwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.