US Bridges

I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.10 MI S of LA 93 · Structure no. 034904550200004

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,967
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro is a concrete slab carrying I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,967 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,263 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI0049 Frontage
CrossesBayou Carencro
Location2.10 MI S of LA 93
RouteInterstate 49
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.37918, -92.05362
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 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 closed1.2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro carry?

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

How long is I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 Frontage over Bayou Carencro?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.