US Bridges

I0049 over US 167

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49 / US 167 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550530027

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,285
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 167 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over US 167 in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 31,285 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,413 by 2041. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesUS 167
LocationI-49 / US 167 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.30318, -92.44662
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,285 (2021)
Projected traffic34,413 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
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 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over US 167 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over US 167 carry?

About 31,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over US 167?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.