US Bridges

I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.52 MI S of LA 1 · Structure no. 040900000040298

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51,551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib 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 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 51,551 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,706 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 323 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesMccain Creek Trib
Location3.52 MI S of LA 1
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.55978, -93.79404
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width323 ft (98.5 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 structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Trib built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 323 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.