US Bridges

I0049 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI South of LA 182 · Structure no. 034900320204014

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,967
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I0049 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,967 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,263 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI0049 Frontage RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 MI South of LA 182
RouteState Highway 182
Coordinates30.40911, -92.0588
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,967 (2021)
Projected traffic3,263 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch 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 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,967 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I0049 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 Frontage RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.