US Bridges

Port Hudson-Pride over Comite River

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 4.9 MI NE JCT LA 67 LA 64 · Structure no. 611730421910311

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
992
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Hudson-Pride over Comite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Hudson-Pride over Comite River in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 992 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,091 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPort Hudson-Pride
CrossesComite River
Location4.9 MI NE JCT LA 67 LA 64
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.70156, -91.05182
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic992 (2023)
Projected traffic1,091 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Comite River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Hudson-Pride over Comite River 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 Comite River carry?

About 992 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Port Hudson-Pride over Comite River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Port Hudson-Pride over Comite River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.