US Bridges

LA0004 over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 15 · Structure no. 582100360400701

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,635
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 6,635 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,298 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0004
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.7 MI East of LA 15
RouteState Highway 4
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.16495, -91.7117
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,635 (2021)
Projected traffic7,298 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$702,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0004 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0004 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 6,635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.