I0049 over Bayou Barbue
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.84 Mi. North of LA 490 · Structure no. 083504550605721
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Bayou Barbue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Bayou Barbue in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 18,305 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,135 by 2041. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bayou Barbue built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Bayou Barbue 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Bayou Barbue carry?
About 18,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Bayou Barbue?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Bayou Barbue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.