US Bridges

I0049 over Creek

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.88 MI North of I-10 · Structure no. 032804550100881

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,085
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Creek in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 74,085 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,493 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 735 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesCreek
Location0.88 MI North of I-10
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates30.27211, -92.01841
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width735 ft (224 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,085 (2021)
Projected traffic81,493 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 1963, making it 62 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Creek carry?

About 74,085 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 735 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.