US Bridges

LA0109 over Buxton Marsh

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 6.3 Mi. N. of LA 389 · Structure no. 070603770206321

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0109 over Buxton Marsh is a concrete slab carrying LA0109 over Buxton Marsh in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 333 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0109
CrossesBuxton Marsh
Location6.3 Mi. N. of LA 389
RouteState Highway 109
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.59186, -93.5013
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2020)
Projected traffic333 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 LA0109 over Buxton Marsh built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0109 over Buxton Marsh 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0109 over Buxton Marsh carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0109 over Buxton Marsh?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0109 over Buxton Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.