LA0174 over I-49
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · I-49 /La 174 Interchange · Structure no. 083501120604801
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 462 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0174 over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0174 over I-49 in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0174 over I-49 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0174 over I-49 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0174 over I-49 carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0174 over I-49?
The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns LA0174 over I-49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.