I0049 over Bayou Lacarp
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.68 MI North of LA 119 · Structure no. 083504550613051
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Bayou Lacarp is a steel culvert carrying I0049 over Bayou Lacarp 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,305 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,135 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 340 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Bayou Lacarp built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Bayou Lacarp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Bayou Lacarp carry?
About 18,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Bayou Lacarp?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 340 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Bayou Lacarp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.