US Bridges

LA0132 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 0.80 M W of LA 859 · Structure no. 582101680206201

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0132 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0132 over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0132
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.80 M W of LA 859
RouteState Highway 132
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.3908, -91.5503
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2021)
Projected traffic474 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 LA0132 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0132 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0132 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0132 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0132 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.