US Bridges

I0049 over Acadiana Railway

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 2.23 MI North LA.106 · Structure no. 080504550403422

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
10,352
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 10,352 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,387 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).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesAcadiana Railway
Location2.23 MI North LA.106
RouteInterstate 49
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.89959, -92.2292
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length689 ft (210 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,352 (2021)
Projected traffic11,387 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 10,352 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.