I0049 over Swift Bayou Canal
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / LA 530 Intg. · Structure no. 040900000040352
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,115
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Swift Bayou Canal is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Swift Bayou Canal 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 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 8,115 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,926 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Swift Bayou Canal built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Swift Bayou Canal 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 Swift Bayou Canal carry?
About 8,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Swift Bayou Canal?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Swift Bayou Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.