US Bridges

I0049 over Bayou Boeuf

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.32 Mi. South of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084004550516201

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Bayou Boeuf is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Bayou Boeuf in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 20,572 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,629 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location2.32 Mi. South of LA 3265
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.13171, -92.4453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,572 (2021)
Projected traffic22,629 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Bayou Boeuf 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 20,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.