US Bridges

Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 6.8 MI.NNE.LA37 LA40 · Structure no. 611730418905751

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,229 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPride-Baywood RD
CrossesWest Branch Mill Creek
Location6.8 MI.NNE.LA37 LA40
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.69566, -90.96009
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,118 (2019)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek carry?

About 1,118 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pride-Baywood RD over West Branch Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.