US Bridges

LA0004 over West Turkey Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI North of LA 128 · Structure no. 582100360302711

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,701
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over West Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0004 over West Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,701 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,871 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0004
CrossesWest Turkey Creek
Location2.7 MI North of LA 128
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.08226, -91.7787
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,701 (2021)
Projected traffic1,871 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 LA0004 over West Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 over West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over West Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over West Turkey Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over West Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.