LA0006 over San Jose Creek
PoorSabine Parish, Louisiana · 4.36 MI East of LA 476 · Structure no. 084300340214661
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,363
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0006 over San Jose Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0006 over San Jose 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 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 6,363 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,999 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).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0006 over San Jose Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0006 over San Jose Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does LA0006 over San Jose Creek carry?
About 6,363 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0006 over San Jose 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 San Jose Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.