US Bridges

Nuel Williams RD over I-49

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.68 Mi. North of LA 174 · Structure no. 083504550648331

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nuel Williams RD over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nuel Williams RD over I-49 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 1,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,815 by 2035. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNuel Williams RD
CrossesI-49
Location1.68 Mi. North of LA 174
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.90255, -93.3978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2015)
Projected traffic1,815 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nuel Williams RD over I-49 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nuel Williams RD over I-49 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nuel Williams RD over I-49 carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Nuel Williams RD over I-49?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nuel Williams RD over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.