US Bridges

Pride-Baywood RD over Cotton Creek

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 Mi. E. of LA 409 · Structure no. 611730427905561

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,118
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pride-Baywood RD over Cotton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pride-Baywood RD over Cotton Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPride-Baywood RD
CrossesCotton Creek
Location3.4 Mi. E. of LA 409
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.71116, -90.92768
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cotton Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pride-Baywood RD over Cotton 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 Cotton Creek carry?

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

How long is Pride-Baywood RD over Cotton Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pride-Baywood RD over Cotton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.