I0049 over Cherry Creek
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 5.1 Mi. N of LA8 · Structure no. 084004550553572
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,969
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Cherry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 over Cherry Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 11,969 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,165 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 86 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Cherry Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Cherry Creek carry?
About 11,969 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.