Hope RD over Portage Bayou
GoodSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. E of Jim Sells RD · Structure no. 035030217914821
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hope RD over Portage Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Hope RD over Portage Bayou in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hope RD over Portage Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hope RD over Portage Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hope RD over Portage Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Hope RD over Portage Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Hope RD over Portage Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.