I0049 over Turtle Bayou
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.22 Mi. North of LA 3265 · Structure no. 084004550522742
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,969
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Turtle Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Turtle Bayou 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 6 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 11,969 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,165 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Turtle Bayou built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Turtle Bayou 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 Turtle Bayou carry?
About 11,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Turtle Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Turtle Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.