I0049 over Dolet Bayou
GoodDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.24 M S of LA 177 Intr · Structure no. 041604550701902
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,142
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Dolet Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Dolet Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 28,142 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,956 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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. |
| 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 Dolet Bayou built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Dolet 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I0049 over Dolet Bayou carry?
About 28,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Dolet Bayou?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Dolet Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.