US Bridges

Brownell RD over West Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 MI W of LA 4 · Structure no. 582132070914451

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownell RD over West Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brownell RD over West Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrownell RD
CrossesWest Turkey Creek
Location0.02 MI W of LA 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.11704, -91.74237
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brownell RD over West Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownell RD over West 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Brownell RD over West Turkey Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brownell RD over West Turkey Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Brownell RD over West Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.