I0049 over Cotton Bayou
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.71 Mi. North of LA 498 · Structure no. 084004550536112
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,561
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Cotton Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Cotton Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 20,561 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,617 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Cotton Bayou built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Cotton Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Cotton Bayou carry?
About 20,561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Cotton Bayou?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Cotton Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.