LA0128 over Turkey Creek
PoorFranklin Parish, Louisiana · .6 MI East of LA 874 · Structure no. 582101700103841
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,059
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0128 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0128 over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0128 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0128 over Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does LA0128 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 1,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0128 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0128 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.