US Bridges

LA0149 over Icg Railroad

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · Jct. LA 149 & LA 150 · Structure no. 053108311601531

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0149 over Icg Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0149 over Icg Railroad in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,711 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0149
CrossesIcg Railroad
LocationJct. LA 149 & LA 150
RouteState Highway 149
Coordinates32.52789, -92.7164
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,192 (2021)
Projected traffic5,711 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0149 over Icg Railroad built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0149 over Icg Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0149 over Icg Railroad carry?

About 5,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0149 over Icg Railroad?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns LA0149 over Icg Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.