I0049 over Dolet Bayou
De Soto Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I0049 over Dolet Bayou in De Soto Parish, Louisiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16,334 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 201 inventoried bridges in De Soto Parish rated good (26.9%); 15 (7.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 299 ft |
| Location | 1.23 M S of La 177 Intr |
| NBI structure number | 041604550701911 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in De Soto Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0049 over Asseff Rd | 1987 | 29,022 | Good |
| I0049 over Sweepco R/R | 1986 | 29,022 | Fair |
| I0049 over US 84 | 1985 | 29,022 | Fair |
| I0049 over Mundy Bayou | 1986 | 29,022 | Fair |
| I0049 over Buffalo Bayou | 1985 | 29,022 | Fair |
| I0049 over Siphorien Bayou | 1986 | 29,022 | Fair |
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