I0049 over Drainage Canal
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.08 Mile South of LA 181 · Structure no. 084004550500101
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,572
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Drainage Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Drainage Canal in Rapides 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 20,572 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,629 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Drainage Canal 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 20,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.