US Bridges

N. Hayes RD over Irving Branch

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI N of JCT 38 & 1054 · Structure no. 625330576902691

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Hayes RD over Irving Branch is a concrete slab carrying N. Hayes RD over Irving Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesN. Hayes RD
CrossesIrving Branch
Location2.4 MI N of JCT 38 & 1054
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.96039, -90.44873
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic91 by 2041
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Hayes RD over Irving Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Hayes RD over Irving 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does N. Hayes RD over Irving Branch carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N. Hayes RD over Irving Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N. Hayes RD over Irving Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.