US Bridges

I0049 over US 84

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 4.84 MI S of LA 509 Intg · Structure no. 041604550713142

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 84 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over US 84 in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesUS 84
Location4.84 MI S of LA 509 Intg
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.06369, -93.5626
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,142 (2021)
Projected traffic30,956 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0049 over US 84 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over US 84 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over US 84 carry?

About 28,142 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over US 84?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.