US Bridges

Dummyline RD over Black River

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.54 M W of LA 1077 · Structure no. 625230259901071

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,563
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dummyline RD over Black River is a steel culvert carrying Dummyline RD over Black River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,563 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,719 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDummyline RD
CrossesBlack River
Location1.54 M W of LA 1077
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.43207, -90.18131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,563 (2017)
Projected traffic1,719 by 2037
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dummyline RD over Black River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dummyline RD over Black River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dummyline RD over Black River carry?

About 1,563 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dummyline RD over Black River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Dummyline RD over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.