US Bridges

I0049 over US 167 Ext.

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.88 MI S of LA 103 · Structure no. 034904550214732

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
13,540
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0049 over US 167 Ext. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0049 over US 167 Ext. 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 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,894 by 2041. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0049
CrossesUS 167 Ext.
Location1.88 MI S of LA 103
RouteInterstate 49
Coordinates30.58576, -92.049
Functional classRural 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,540 (2021)
Projected traffic14,894 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I0049 over US 167 Ext. built?

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

What condition is I0049 over US 167 Ext. 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 US 167 Ext. carry?

About 13,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I0049 over US 167 Ext.?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I0049 over US 167 Ext.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.