US Bridges

LA0006 over Edmonson Creek

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East of LA 476 · Structure no. 084300340211581

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,277
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0006 over Edmonson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0006 over Edmonson Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 5,277 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,804 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0006
CrossesEdmonson Creek
Location1.3 MI East of LA 476
RouteState Highway 6
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.53708, -93.5396
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,277 (2021)
Projected traffic5,804 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0006 over Edmonson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0006 over Edmonson Creek 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 Edmonson Creek carry?

About 5,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0006 over Edmonson Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0006 over Edmonson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.