Railroad Street over Drain
FairPosted for loadLafayette Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI S of LA 182 · Structure no. 032800000030481
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Railroad Street over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Street over Drain in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Railroad Street over Drain built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Railroad Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Railroad Street over Drain carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Railroad Street over Drain?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Railroad Street over Drain?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.