I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau
FairSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI North of LA 93 · Structure no. 034904550205201
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,327
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 41,327 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,459 by 2038. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau carry?
About 41,327 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Bayou Bourbeau?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.