FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Holiday Dr

Carrying Holiday Dr over HOLIDAY DR(SB)OVER ALGIE

0.01 MI.W.OF DEGAULLE, Orleans, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Holiday Dr

The Holiday Dr bridge in Orleans, Louisiana carries Holiday Dr over HOLIDAY DR(SB)OVER ALGIE. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.9 meters (72 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Holiday Dr compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Louisiana bridges
382
Bridges in Orleans · 32 in Poor condition
Holiday Dr 31.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.5
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.9 m (72 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
023629552900092

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

Holiday Dr is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Holiday Dr against other structures in Orleans and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Holiday Dr?

Holiday Dr in Orleans, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Holiday Dr inspected?

Holiday Dr's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Holiday Dr is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Holiday Dr?

Holiday Dr has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Holiday Dr?

Holiday Dr is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Holiday Dr and does age affect safety?

Holiday Dr was built in 1958, making it 68 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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