US Bridges

Port Hudson-Pride over Indian Bayou

PoorPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M E of LA 19 · Structure no. 611730409910811

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,236
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Hudson-Pride over Indian Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Hudson-Pride over Indian Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 3,236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,559 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Hudson-Pride
CrossesIndian Bayou
Location0.8 M E of LA 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68082, -91.13642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,236 (2023)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Hudson-Pride over Indian Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Hudson-Pride over Indian 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 2023.

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

About 3,236 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Port Hudson-Pride over Indian Bayou?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Port Hudson-Pride over Indian Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.