US Bridges

Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 2.79 Mi. W of LA 17 · Structure no. 582132242913231

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1986 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek is a steel culvert carrying Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2006. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParish Line Rd.
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.79 Mi. W of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40549, -91.53977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1986)
Projected traffic77 by 2006
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parish Line 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Parish Line Rd. over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.