US Bridges

I0049 over Kelly Bayou

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / LA 2 Intg. · Structure no. 040900000040395

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
8,115
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Kelly Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Kelly Bayou 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 8,115 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,926 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesKelly Bayou
LocationI-49 / LA 2 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.89982, -93.86046
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,115 (2021)
Projected traffic8,926 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Kelly Bayou built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Kelly 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Kelly Bayou carry?

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

How long is I0049 over Kelly Bayou?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Kelly Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.