US Bridges

I0049 over Lena-Flatwoods Rd.

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.68 Mi. North of LA 8 · Structure no. 084004550553001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,042
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over Lena-Flatwoods Rd. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over Lena-Flatwoods Rd. 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 14,042 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,446 by 2041. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI0049
CrossesLena-Flatwoods Rd.
Location4.68 Mi. North of LA 8
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates31.45553, -92.7735
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,042 (2021)
Projected traffic15,446 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over Lena-Flatwoods Rd. built?

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

What condition is I0049 over Lena-Flatwoods Rd. 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 Lena-Flatwoods Rd. carry?

About 14,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over Lena-Flatwoods Rd.?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over Lena-Flatwoods Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.