I0049 over Cotton Bayou

Fair Condition35 years old25,033 vehicles/day

Location

StateLouisiana
CountyRapides
Location0.71 Mi. North Of La 498
CarriesI0049
CrossesCotton Bayou
Coordinates31.34868, -92.52740

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length259.8 ft (79.2 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area1029.6 sq m
Main Spans13
Year Built1991

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic25,033 (2021)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number084004550536111

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