South Post Oak RD over Drain
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 071030131932111
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,599
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Post Oak RD over Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Post Oak RD over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,599 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,858 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Post Oak RD over Drain built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Post Oak RD over Drain 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does South Post Oak RD over Drain carry?
About 2,599 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is South Post Oak RD over Drain?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns South Post Oak RD over Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.