US Bridges

I0049 over Cyrpess Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI S of LA 526 Intg · Structure no. 040904550800001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
551 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
29,022
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Cyrpess Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Cyrpess Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 29,022 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,924 by 2041. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesCyrpess Bayou
Location4.0 MI S of LA 526 Intg
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.33914, -93.75159
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,022 (2021)
Projected traffic31,924 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Cyrpess Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Cyrpess 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 2025.

How much traffic does I0049 over Cyrpess Bayou carry?

About 29,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Cyrpess Bayou?

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Cyrpess Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.