US Bridges

I0049 over Embankment

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · I-49/US 167 Intg. · Structure no. 084004550530125

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,187
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Embankment is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Embankment in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 31,187 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,305 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesEmbankment
LocationI-49/US 167 Intg.
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.30768, -92.44091
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,187 (2021)
Projected traffic34,305 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Embankment built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Embankment 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 Embankment carry?

About 31,187 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Embankment?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Embankment?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.