US Bridges

N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal

Poor

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Mi. W. of LA 182 · Structure no. 025529357900441

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,934
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal is a steel culvert carrying N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,327 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Hollywood RD
CrossesDrain Canal
Location0.6 Mi. W. of LA 182
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTerrebonne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.61163, -90.7209
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,934 (2021)
Projected traffic15,327 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal carry?

About 13,934 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N. Hollywood RD over Drain Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.