I0049 over Hynson Bayou
Rapides Parish, Louisiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I0049 over Hynson Bayou in Rapides 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 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20,561 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 280 of the 524 inventoried bridges in Rapides Parish rated good (53.4%); 34 (6.5%) are rated poor.
- 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 (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 100 ft |
| Location | 2.23 Mi. North of La 3250 |
| NBI structure number | 084004550528762 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Louisiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rapides Parish
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I0049 over Hynson Bayou | 1990 | 53,224 | Good |
| I0049 over Hill Bayou | 1995 | 53,224 | Good |
| I0049 over Horseshoe Canal | 1995 | 45,104 | Fair |
| I0049 over UP Railroad | 1994 | 45,104 | Good |
| I0049 over US 167 Business | 1995 | 42,770 | Good |
| I0049 over Hwys Strts RR Bayou | 1994 | 42,770 | Fair |
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