US Bridges

Holden RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI W of LA 152 · Structure no. 053132424924321

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
173 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1978 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holden RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Holden RD over Turkey Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 1998. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHolden RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.9 MI W of LA 152
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.70857, -92.72216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1978)
Projected traffic88 by 1998
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 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 Holden RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holden 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Holden RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Holden RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Holden RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.