US Bridges

Flint RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · Logmi 0.40 FR Ode to 534 · Structure no. 582132132914231

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Flint RD over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2006. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFlint RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationLogmi 0.40 FR Ode to 534
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.22, -91.705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 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 width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1986)
Projected traffic132 by 2006
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Flint RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Flint RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Flint RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Flint RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.