I0049 over Thompson Creek
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 0.16 Mi. North of LA 174 · Structure no. 083504550646811
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,334
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Thompson Creek is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Thompson Creek 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 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 16,334 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,967 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Thompson Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Thompson Creek carry?
About 16,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.