I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie
FairSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 6.23 MI N of LA 10 · Structure no. 034904550225111
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,048
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie is a concrete slab carrying I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 21,048 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,152 by 2041. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie carry?
About 21,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.