US Bridges

Needham RD over Holden Branch

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · .01 West of Riverdale Ht · Structure no. 625330309901881

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needham RD over Holden Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needham RD over Holden Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNeedham RD
CrossesHolden Branch
Location.01 West of Riverdale Ht
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51526, -90.31357
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2022)
Projected traffic4 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Needham RD over Holden Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needham RD over Holden Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Needham RD over Holden Branch carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Needham RD over Holden Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Needham RD over Holden Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.