US Bridges

LA0006 over Ditch

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 4.2 MI East of LA 476 · Structure no. 084300340214301

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,363
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0006 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0006 over Ditch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,363 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,999 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesLA0006
CrossesDitch
Location4.2 MI East of LA 476
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates31.5585, -93.50447
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,363 (2021)
Projected traffic6,999 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0006 over Ditch built?

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

What condition is LA0006 over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0006 over Ditch carry?

About 6,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0006 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns LA0006 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.