US Bridges

LA0432 over Turkey Creek

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI NW of LA 38 · Structure no. 624600000624607

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0432 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0432 over Turkey Creek in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0432
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.2 MI NW of LA 38
RouteState Highway 432
Coordinates30.93764, -90.83453
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2021)
Projected traffic585 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0432 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0432 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0432 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA0432 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0432 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.