I0049 over Bayou Cocodrie
GoodSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.96 MI S of LA 29 · Structure no. 034904550228702
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 12 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 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 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 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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 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 August 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 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.