US Bridges

Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .38 Miles West of Ella Ro · Structure no. 582100000700547

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesParish Line Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.38 Miles West of Ella Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40551, -91.53749
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.