I0049 over Horseshoe Canal
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.38 Mi. North of LA 3250 · Structure no. 084004550527911
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,104
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Horseshoe Canal is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Horseshoe Canal in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 45,104 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,614 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Horseshoe Canal built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Horseshoe Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Horseshoe Canal carry?
About 45,104 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Horseshoe Canal?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Horseshoe Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.