US Bridges

Power Plant RD over I-49

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI S of US 84 Intr. · Structure no. 041604550711831

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Power Plant RD over I-49 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Power Plant RD over I-49 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 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 1,460 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,606 by 2035. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPower Plant RD
CrossesI-49
Location1.3 MI S of US 84 Intr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.04712, -93.5495
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2015)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Power Plant RD over I-49 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Power Plant RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Power Plant RD over I-49 carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Power Plant RD over I-49?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Power Plant RD over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.