US Bridges

Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.34 MI W of Glenmora RD · Structure no. 032030534922651

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesWiley Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.34 MI W of Glenmora RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.89331, -92.43858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2021)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wiley Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.