US Bridges

I0049 over Mccain Creek

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. N. of LA 3194 · Structure no. 040900000040325

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,869
2013 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 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 2,869 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,155 by 2033. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 568 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesMccain Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of LA 3194
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.55402, -93.79352
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width568 ft (173.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,869 (2013)
Projected traffic3,155 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Mccain Creek carry?

About 2,869 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Mccain Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 568 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Mccain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.