Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3M East Sparks Davis RD · Structure no. 040932193935301
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib is a concrete slab carrying Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Post Oak Drive over Buchanan Bayou Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.