US Bridges

I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 Mi. N of LA1200 · Structure no. 084004550547892

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,230 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
11,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 11,969 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,165 by 2041. The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesRoad RR Lake Conveyor
Location3.0 Mi. N of LA1200
RouteInterstate 49
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.40699, -92.7136
Functional classRural 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 inspectionMay 2023
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,230 ft (374.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,969 (2021)
Projected traffic13,165 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor carry?

About 11,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor?

The structure is 1,230 ft (374.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Road RR Lake Conveyor?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.