US Bridges

I0049 over E.Grolee St/Uprr

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 4.40 MI S of LA 744 · Structure no. 034904550211192

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,287 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
25,609
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over E.Grolee St/Uprr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over E.Grolee St/Uprr in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 25,609 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,169 by 2041. The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesE.Grolee St/Uprr
Location4.40 MI S of LA 744
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates30.53803, -92.0631
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,287 ft (392.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,609 (2021)
Projected traffic28,169 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 over E.Grolee St/Uprr built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0049 over E.Grolee St/Uprr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I0049 over E.Grolee St/Uprr carry?

About 25,609 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over E.Grolee St/Uprr?

The structure is 1,287 ft (392.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over E.Grolee St/Uprr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.