FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOLLY GROVE RD

Carrying HOLLY GROVE RD over FRANKLIN BRANCH

0.25 M. W. OF JCT. US 171, Vernon, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOLLY GROVE RD

The HOLLY GROVE RD bridge in Vernon, Louisiana carries HOLLY GROVE RD over FRANKLIN BRANCH. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 74.5 metric tons.

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

How HOLLY GROVE RD compares

▲ 42.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Louisiana bridges
341
Bridges in Vernon · 26 in Poor condition
HOLLY GROVE RD 74.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
085831138932041

How to read this record

HOLLY GROVE RD 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 HOLLY GROVE RD against other structures in Vernon 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 HOLLY GROVE RD?

HOLLY GROVE RD in Vernon, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOLLY GROVE RD inspected?

HOLLY GROVE RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 120 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOLLY GROVE RD 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 HOLLY GROVE RD?

HOLLY GROVE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOLLY GROVE RD?

HOLLY GROVE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOLLY GROVE RD and does age affect safety?

HOLLY GROVE RD was built in 1983, making it 43 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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