I0049 over LA 181
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2 Miles W of Cheneyville · Structure no. 084004550501961
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 309 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,572
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over LA 181 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over LA 181 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 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 43 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over LA 181 built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over LA 181 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 LA 181 carry?
About 20,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over LA 181?
The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over LA 181?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.