US Bridges

Bradshaw Rd. over I-49

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 3.78 MI N of LA 509 Intg · Structure no. 041604550721761

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradshaw Rd. over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bradshaw Rd. over I-49 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 1,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,123 by 2035. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBradshaw Rd.
CrossesI-49
Location3.78 MI N of LA 509 Intg
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Soto Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.15928, -93.65249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2015)
Projected traffic2,123 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradshaw Rd. over I-49 built?

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

What condition is Bradshaw Rd. over I-49 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bradshaw Rd. over I-49 carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Bradshaw Rd. over I-49?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bradshaw Rd. over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.