US Bridges

Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou

GoodPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M W of LA 67 · Structure no. 611730409910671

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,037 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,140 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPort Hudson-Pride
CrossesDoyle Bayou
Location1.3 M W of LA 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.68118, -91.10801
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2023)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Port Hudson-Pride over Doyle Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.