I0049 over Drainage Canal
FairEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI South of LA 106 · Structure no. 032004550301382
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,966
- 2021 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 19,966 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,962 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I0049 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 19,966 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 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.