US Bridges

Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI S of LA 835 · Structure no. 053432570913191

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal is a concrete slab carrying Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal in Morehouse 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2019. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHolly Ridge RD
CrossesCamp Bayou Canal
Location1.7 MI S of LA 835
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.95168, -91.53116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1999)
Projected traffic275 by 2019
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 Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal built?

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

What condition is Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Ridge RD over Camp Bayou Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.