US Bridges

Turnley RD over Bear Branch

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Miles SW of US 84 E · Structure no. 583000000700494

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnley RD over Bear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Turnley RD over Bear Branch in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTurnley RD
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.3 Miles SW of US 84 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.72642, -92.23735
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic143 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnley RD over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnley RD over Bear Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turnley RD over Bear Branch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Turnley RD over Bear Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Turnley RD over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.