US Bridges

Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 948 374 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H19

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 47 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHolly Springs Road
CrossesTrib to Birds Creek
LocationVe 948 374
Coordinates31.06982, -93.05463
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic250 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Springs Road over Trib to Birds Creek?

It is owned by the Army.