I0049 over Creek
FairLafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.45 MI North of I-10 · Structure no. 032804550101451
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 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 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 74,085 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,493 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.