US Bridges

Cook RD over Turkey Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI W of LA 17 · Structure no. 054232260913111

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cook RD over Turkey Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 1999. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCook RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.3 MI W of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.43502, -91.51813
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1979)
Projected traffic88 by 1999
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 Cook RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook 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 Cook RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Cook RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cook RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.