US Bridges

LA0545 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 8.4 MI North of LA 146 · Structure no. 053103080805291

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0545 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0545 over Turkey Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 178 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0545
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location8.4 MI North of LA 146
RouteState Highway 545
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.74511, -92.7399
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64 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 width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2041
Trucks19%
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

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 LA0545 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0545 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0545 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0545 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0545 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.