US Bridges

Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.26 Mi. N. of LA 2 · Structure no. 041432584925521

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHolly Ridge RD
CrossesDoe Branch
Location2.26 Mi. N. of LA 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.97326, -92.92048
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic165 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Ridge RD over Doe Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.