US Bridges

Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring Creek

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mile East of US 165 · Structure no. 084030581923431

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring Creek in Rapides 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 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 950 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,045 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesTurkey Creek RD
CrossesLittle Spring Creek
Location1.0 Mile East of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.96894, -92.5718
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,045 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Creek RD over Little Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.