US Bridges

LA0006 over Toledo Bend Lake

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.02 Mi. West of LA 191 · Structure no. 084300340201561

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,030
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0006 over Toledo Bend Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0006 over Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0006
CrossesToledo Bend Lake
Location2.02 Mi. West of LA 191
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates31.49244, -93.686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 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 Lake built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0006 over Toledo Bend Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0006 over Toledo Bend Lake carry?

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

How long is LA0006 over Toledo Bend Lake?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0006 over Toledo Bend Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.