US Bridges

Cummins RD over Goldmine Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI S of LA 135 · Structure no. 054232120915061

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cummins RD over Goldmine Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cummins RD over Goldmine Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2021. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCummins RD
CrossesGoldmine Creek
Location0.9 MI S of LA 135
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.20265, -91.84381
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2001)
Projected traffic55 by 2021
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cummins RD over Goldmine Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cummins RD over Goldmine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cummins RD over Goldmine Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Cummins RD over Goldmine Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cummins RD over Goldmine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.