US Bridges

Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie Bayou

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 7.47 Miles SE of US 165 · Structure no. 084030560922891

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
418 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey CR Cut-Off
CrossesCocodrie Bayou
Location7.47 Miles SE of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.93283, -92.481
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 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 traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie Bayou carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie Bayou?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey CR Cut-Off over Cocodrie Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.