Plains-Port Hudson over Drain Bayou
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.13 M E of LA 61 · Structure no. 611730501911281
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plains-Port Hudson over Drain Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Plains-Port Hudson over Drain Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,958 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plains-Port Hudson over Drain Bayou built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plains-Port Hudson over Drain 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Plains-Port Hudson over Drain Bayou carry?
About 1,780 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Plains-Port Hudson over Drain Bayou?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Plains-Port Hudson over Drain Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.