Post DR over Drainage Canal
FairJefferson Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI SW of Lapalco Blvd · Structure no. 022600000000065
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post DR over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Post DR over Drainage Canal in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 525 vehicles a day, projected to reach 577 by 2027. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post DR over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Post DR over Drainage Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Post DR over Drainage Canal carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2007 count).
How long is Post DR over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Post DR over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.