I0049 over Middle Bayou
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 7.09 Mi. North of LA 6 · Structure no. 083504550636591
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,305
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Middle Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Middle 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 296 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Middle Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Middle 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 Middle Bayou carry?
About 18,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Middle Bayou?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 296 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Middle Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.