US Bridges

I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.23 Mi. North of US 167B · Structure no. 084004550530131

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
10,504 ft
103 main spans
Daily traffic
42,770
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 42,770 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,047 by 2041. The structure is 10,504 ft (3,201.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesHwys Strts RR Bayou
Location0.23 Mi. North of US 167B
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.30495, -92.44781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans103 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length10,504 ft (3,201.6 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,770 (2021)
Projected traffic47,047 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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 Hwys Strts RR Bayou built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Hwys Strts RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou carry?

About 42,770 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou?

The structure is 10,504 ft (3,201.6 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.