US Bridges

LA0128 over Little Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI West of LA 876 · Structure no. 582101700105351

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,059
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0128 over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0128 over Little Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,059 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,164 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0128
CrossesLittle Turkey Creek
Location.7 MI West of LA 876
RouteState Highway 128
Coordinates32.03384, -91.7102
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,059 (2021)
Projected traffic1,164 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0128 over Little Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0128 over Little 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0128 over Little Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is LA0128 over Little Turkey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0128 over Little Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.