US Bridges

I0049 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. North of LA 29 · Structure no. 032004550300691

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Drainage Canal in Evangeline 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 9,875 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,862 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location2.7 Mi. North of LA 29
RouteInterstate 49
CountyEvangeline Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.81181, -92.21775
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,875 (2022)
Projected traffic10,862 by 2042
Trucks22%
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 Drainage Canal built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Drainage Canal 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 Drainage Canal carry?

About 9,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.