US Bridges

Snider RD over Turkey Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI W of LA 17 · Structure no. 054232264913121

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snider RD over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Snider RD over Turkey Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2036. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSnider RD
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.2 MI W of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.44215, -91.52287
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width3 ft (0.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic330 by 2036
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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Snider RD over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snider RD over Turkey 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Snider RD over Turkey Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Snider RD over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Snider RD over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.