I0049 over Acadiana Railway
FairAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 2.23 MI North of LA 106 · Structure no. 080504550403421
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 689 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,302
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Acadiana Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Acadiana Railway in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 19,302 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,232 by 2041. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 43 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 | 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 I0049 over Acadiana Railway built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Acadiana Railway 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I0049 over Acadiana Railway carry?
About 19,302 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Acadiana Railway?
The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Acadiana Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.