Posey RD over I-49
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 4.42 Mi. North of LA 6 · Structure no. 083504550633921
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,530
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Posey RD over I-49 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Posey RD over I-49 in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,530 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,683 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Posey RD over I-49 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Posey RD over I-49 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Posey RD over I-49 carry?
About 1,530 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Posey RD over I-49?
The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Posey RD over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.