US Bridges

I0049 over Mccain Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.88 Mi. S. of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900000040296

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
51,551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Mccain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Mccain Creek in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 51,551 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,706 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 255 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesMccain Creek
Location1.88 Mi. S. of LA 1
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.57329, -93.81598
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.2 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width255 ft (77.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,551 (2021)
Projected traffic56,706 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Mccain Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Mccain Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Mccain Creek carry?

About 51,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Mccain Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 255 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Mccain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.