US Bridges

I0049 over Red Bluff RD

Fair

De Soto Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 MI N. of LA 175 · Structure no. 041604550729041

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,022
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Red Bluff RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Red Bluff RD 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 29,022 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,924 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesRed Bluff RD
Location2.2 MI N. of LA 175
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates32.24113, -93.7312
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,022 (2021)
Projected traffic31,924 by 2041
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Red Bluff RD built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Red Bluff RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Red Bluff RD carry?

About 29,022 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Red Bluff RD?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Red Bluff RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.