US Bridges

I0049 over B.Julian/Longlois Hill

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.13 Mi. North of LA 120 · Structure no. 083504550620161

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over B.Julian/Longlois Hill is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over B.Julian/Longlois Hill in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesB.Julian/Longlois Hill
Location1.13 Mi. North of LA 120
RouteInterstate 49
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.62391, -93.0633
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,305 (2021)
Projected traffic20,135 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over B.Julian/Longlois Hill built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over B.Julian/Longlois Hill 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 B.Julian/Longlois Hill carry?

About 18,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over B.Julian/Longlois Hill?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over B.Julian/Longlois Hill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.