US Bridges

I0049 over Trinity Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 M. N. of LA 169 · Structure no. 040900000040378

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Trinity Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Trinity 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 370 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesTrinity Bayou
Location0.2 M. N. of LA 169
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.70547, -93.86261
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width370 ft (112.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,115 (2021)
Projected traffic8,926 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Trinity Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Trinity 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Trinity Bayou carry?

About 8,115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Trinity Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 370 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Trinity Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.