US Bridges

I0049 over Creek

Good

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 0.59 MI N of LA 509 Intr · Structure no. 041604550718572

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,142
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesCreek
Location0.59 MI N of LA 509 Intr
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.12673, -93.6144
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Creek 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 I0049 over Creek carry?

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

How long is I0049 over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.