US Bridges

I0049 over Hosston River Rd.

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.14 M. N. of US 71 · Structure no. 040900000040391

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,023
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Hosston River Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Hosston River Rd. 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 174 ft (53 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesHosston River Rd.
Location2.14 M. N. of US 71
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.88031, -93.86
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,023 (2021)
Projected traffic58,325 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Hosston River Rd. built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Hosston River Rd. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Hosston River Rd. carry?

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

How long is I0049 over Hosston River Rd.?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Hosston River Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.