US Bridges

Cooper RD over Dummy Branch

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI N JCT LA 1074&1075 · Structure no. 625930429895381

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper RD over Dummy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Cooper RD over Dummy Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCooper RD
CrossesDummy Branch
Location1.2 MI N JCT LA 1074&1075
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.71448, -89.89686
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2020)
Projected traffic342 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper RD over Dummy Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper RD over Dummy Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper RD over Dummy Branch carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cooper RD over Dummy Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper RD over Dummy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.