US Bridges

Ferguson RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI W of LA 17 · Structure no. 054232251913141

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ferguson RD over Turkey Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2021. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFerguson RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.1 MI W of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.42031, -91.52601
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2001)
Projected traffic330 by 2021
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ferguson RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Ferguson RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.