US Bridges

Hollywood RD over Blue Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M. E. of LA 463 · Structure no. 085830564925581

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollywood RD over Blue Branch is a concrete slab carrying Hollywood RD over Blue Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2012. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHollywood RD
CrossesBlue Branch
Location0.2 M. E. of LA 463
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.94094, -92.9297
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1992)
Projected traffic99 by 2012
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollywood RD over Blue Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollywood RD over Blue 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hollywood RD over Blue Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Hollywood RD over Blue Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hollywood RD over Blue Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.