US Bridges

Collins Drive over Turkey Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of LA 17 · Structure no. 054232305913121

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Drive over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Collins Drive over Turkey Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCollins Drive
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.7 MI W of LA 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50839, -91.51866
Functional classRural Local

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2016)
Projected traffic385 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Drive over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Drive 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 Collins Drive over Turkey Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Collins Drive over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Drive over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.