US Bridges

LA1075 over Dummy Branch

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · LA1075 · Structure no. 625908591803821

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,917
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1075 over Dummy Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA1075 over Dummy Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,208 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA1075
CrossesDummy Branch
LocationLA1075
RouteState Highway 1075
Coordinates30.71777, -89.882
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2021)
Projected traffic3,208 by 2041
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA1075 over Dummy Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA1075 over Dummy Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA1075 over Dummy Branch carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA1075 over Dummy Branch?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA1075 over Dummy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.