US Bridges

LA0182 over I-49

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mi. West of LA 760-2 · Structure no. 034900320203091

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over I-49 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0182 over I-49 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0182
CrossesI-49
Location1 Mi. West of LA 760-2
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates30.40833, -92.05549
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0182 over I-49 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over I-49 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does LA0182 over I-49 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over I-49?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.