US Bridges

Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Miles West of JCT of · Structure no. 040900000040288

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
620 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,262
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,262 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,288 by 2036. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMunnerlyn Chapel
CrossesI0049
Location1.3 Miles West of JCT of
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.97757, -93.91029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,262 (2016)
Projected traffic11,288 by 2036
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049 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 Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049 carry?

About 10,262 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Munnerlyn Chapel over I0049?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.