I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal
PoorRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.64 Mi. North of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084004550519162
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,969
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,969 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,165 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal carry?
About 11,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over B Clear Diversion Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.