US Bridges

Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · LA 1077 9.0 S of I-12 · Structure no. 625230267901081

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
Daily traffic
3,351
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River is a steel culvert carrying Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,351 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,686 by 2037. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesBrewster RD
CrossesPipe at Black River
LocationLA 1077 9.0 S of I-12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.44523, -90.18131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,351 (2017)
Projected traffic3,686 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River carry?

About 3,351 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Brewster RD over Pipe at Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.