Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou
PoorMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 Mi. E. Int. 192 · Structure no. 053432555913511
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1974 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 1994. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1974 count).
How long is Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dummie Line RD over Shackleford Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.