US Bridges

I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib.

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.27 Mi. N of LA 3194 · Structure no. 040900000040326

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,221
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 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 59,221 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,143 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 424 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesMccain Creek Trib.
Location0.27 Mi. N of LA 3194
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.55338, -93.79356
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width424 ft (129.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,221 (2021)
Projected traffic65,143 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 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 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib. carry?

About 59,221 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 424 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Mccain Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.