US Bridges

I0049 over Kings Highway

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.41 Mi. N. of LA 511 · Structure no. 040904550809911

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
553 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,568
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Kings Highway is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I0049 over Kings Highway in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 87,568 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,324 by 2041. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesKings Highway
Location3.41 Mi. N. of LA 511
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.48106, -93.7549
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span252 ft (76.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,568 (2021)
Projected traffic96,324 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Kings Highway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Kings Highway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over Kings Highway carry?

About 87,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Kings Highway?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 252 ft (76.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Kings Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.