US Bridges

I0049 over Hartman Branch

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.92 MI S. of LA 168 · Structure no. 040900000040390

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Hartman Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Hartman Branch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 245 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesHartman Branch
Location0.92 MI S. of LA 168
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.98427, -93.9106
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width245 ft (74.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,023 (2021)
Projected traffic58,325 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hartman Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Hartman Branch 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 Hartman Branch carry?

About 53,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Hartman Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 245 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Hartman Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.