I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie
FairSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 9.0 MI North of LA 745 · Structure no. 034904550228701
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,693
- 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 1987, so it is 38 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 19,693 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,662 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie carry?
About 19,693 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.