Southern Loop over I-49
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.97 MI South of LA 526 · Structure no. 040904550801181
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 394 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Loop over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southern Loop over I-49 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 42,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46,200 by 2035. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southern Loop over I-49 built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Southern Loop over I-49 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 Southern Loop over I-49 carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Southern Loop over I-49?
The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Loop over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.