US Bridges

I0049 over Carnahan Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 3.45 MI North LA 8 · Structure no. 084004550551882

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
161 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,969
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Carnahan Creek is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Carnahan Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesCarnahan Creek
Location3.45 MI North LA 8
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.44381, -92.7611
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,969 (2021)
Projected traffic13,165 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Carnahan Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over Carnahan Creek 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 Carnahan Creek carry?

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

How long is I0049 over Carnahan Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Carnahan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.