US Bridges

LA0577 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 03.69 MI from Junction 57 · Structure no. 582100000580170

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
977
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0577 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0577 over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 977 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,074 by 2041. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0577
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location03.69 MI from Junction 57
RouteState Highway 577
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.24699, -91.6795
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
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 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic977 (2021)
Projected traffic1,074 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0577 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0577 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 LA0577 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 977 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0577 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0577 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.