I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.23 Mi. North of US 167B · Structure no. 084004550530132
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 10,488 ft
- 102 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2016 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 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 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,140 by 2036. The structure is 10,488 ft (3,196.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 7,400 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou?
The structure is 10,488 ft (3,196.7 m) long with a longest span of 191 ft (58.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.