US Bridges

I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 6.54 MI S of LA 29 · Structure no. 034904550225112

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
13,540
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 5 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 13,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,894 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).

Location

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CarriesI0049
CrossesBayou Cocodrie
Location6.54 MI S of LA 29
RouteInterstate 49
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.7172, -92.10785
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 13,540 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.