US Bridges

LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res.

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 3.45 MI West of LA 191 · Structure no. 084300340100001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
13,196 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res. is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res. in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,030 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2041. The structure is 13,196 ft (4,022.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0006
CrossesToledo Bend Res.
Location3.45 MI West of LA 191
RouteState Highway 6
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.46588, -93.74596
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+174 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length13,196 ft (4,022.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,030 (2021)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res. carry?

About 3,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res.?

The structure is 13,196 ft (4,022.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0006 over Toledo Bend Res.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.