US Bridges

John Turner RD over Mill Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI E of LA 134 · Structure no. 053732386920201

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
93
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Turner RD over Mill Bayou is a steel culvert carrying John Turner RD over Mill Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2000. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Turner RD
CrossesMill Bayou
Location0.1 MI E of LA 134
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.64442, -92.03211
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (1980)
Projected traffic102 by 2000
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was John Turner RD over Mill Bayou built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Turner RD over Mill Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does John Turner RD over Mill Bayou carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is John Turner RD over Mill Bayou?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns John Turner RD over Mill Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.