US Bridges

Posey RD over Posey Branch

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Miles West of I-49 · Structure no. 083531462931401

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Posey RD over Posey Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Posey RD over Posey Branch in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPosey RD
CrossesPosey Branch
Location3.0 Miles West of I-49
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.77118, -93.2336
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Posey RD over Posey Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Posey RD over Posey Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Posey RD over Posey Branch carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Posey RD over Posey Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Posey RD over Posey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.