US Bridges

LA0562 over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 6.30 M S of LA 875 · Structure no. 582101650202801

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
278 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0562 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0562 over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,685 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0562
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location6.30 M S of LA 875
RouteState Highway 562
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.92991, -91.7637
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2021)
Projected traffic1,685 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 LA0562 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0562 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0562 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0562 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0562 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.