I0049 over Drainage Ditch
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.10 MI North of LA 119 · Structure no. 083504550611461
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I0049 over Drainage Ditch in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 18,305 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,135 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 217 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 18,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 217 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.