US Bridges

LA0016 over Holdens Creek

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · LA0016 · Structure no. 625200580301161

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
192 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,388
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0016 over Holdens Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0016 over Holdens Creek in St. Tammany 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0016
CrossesHoldens Creek
LocationLA0016
RouteState Highway 16
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.64732, -89.9113
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,388 (2021)
Projected traffic1,526 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$865,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0016 over Holdens Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0016 over Holdens Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0016 over Holdens Creek carry?

About 1,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0016 over Holdens Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0016 over Holdens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.