Bernie Turner RD over Bayou
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI W. LA 599 · Structure no. 053432517914741
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bernie Turner RD over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bernie Turner RD over Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 1999. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernie Turner RD over Bayou built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bernie Turner RD over Bayou 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bernie Turner RD over Bayou carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Bernie Turner RD over Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bernie Turner RD over Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.