US Bridges

LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .84 MI East of US 425 · Structure no. 582101680100841

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,833
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff is a concrete slab carrying LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,833 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0857
CrossesTurkey Creek Cutoff
Location.84 MI East of US 425
RouteState Highway 857
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.26828, -91.739
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,833 (2021)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff carry?

About 1,833 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0857 over Turkey Creek Cutoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.