I0049 over Black Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.28 M. N. of LA 530 · Structure no. 040900000040351
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 600 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,023
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Black Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Black Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 53,023 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,325 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Black Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Black Bayou carry?
About 53,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.