I0049 over Chemard Bayou
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 2.24 MI South of LA 177 · Structure no. 041604550700902
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,142
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Chemard Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Chemard Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 28,142 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,956 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Chemard Bayou built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Chemard Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Chemard Bayou carry?
About 28,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Chemard Bayou?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Chemard Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.