US Bridges

LA0130 over West Turkey Creek

Fair

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 1.80 M W of LA 618 · Structure no. 582101690102101

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0130 over West Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0130 over West Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,372 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,109 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0130
CrossesWest Turkey Creek
Location1.80 M W of LA 618
RouteState Highway 130
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.16389, -91.7569
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,372 (2021)
Projected traffic8,109 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 LA0130 over West Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0130 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0130 over West Turkey Creek carry?

About 7,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0130 over West Turkey Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0130 over West Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.