US Bridges

Port Hudson-Pride over Copper Mill Bayou

FairPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 Mi. NW LA64 LA19 · Structure no. 611730410910951

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Hudson-Pride over Copper Mill Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Hudson-Pride over Copper Mill 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,080 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,288 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Hudson-Pride
CrossesCopper Mill Bayou
Location2.6 Mi. NW LA64 LA19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.68434, -91.15997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2019)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Hudson-Pride over Copper Mill Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Hudson-Pride over Copper Mill Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Port Hudson-Pride over Copper Mill Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Port Hudson-Pride over Copper Mill Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.