I0049 over Limekiln Bayou
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Mi. S of JCT LA 6 · Structure no. 083504550628001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Limekiln Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Limekiln Bayou 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,305 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,135 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 214 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Limekiln Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Limekiln Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Limekiln Bayou carry?
About 18,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Limekiln Bayou?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 214 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Limekiln Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.