US Bridges

I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49/US 167 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550530007

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,605 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,040
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST 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 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 35,040 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,544 by 2041. The structure is 2,605 ft (794 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
CrossesUS 167 & 9th ST
LocationI-49/US 167 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.30351, -92.44533
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+27 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,605 ft (794 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,040 (2021)
Projected traffic38,544 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST carry?

About 35,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST?

The structure is 2,605 ft (794 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 167 & 9th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.