LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore
PoorNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 Mi. N of JCT 3175 · Structure no. 083500340604021
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,879 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,363
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 15,363 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,899 by 2041. The structure is 1,879 ft (572.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore carry?
About 15,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore?
The structure is 1,879 ft (572.7 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0006 over Red River @ Grand Ecore?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.