US Bridges

N Perkins ST over Buxton Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of LA 12 · Structure no. 071000000070065

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Perkins ST over Buxton Creek is a concrete slab carrying N Perkins ST over Buxton Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,485 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Perkins ST
CrossesBuxton Creek
Location0.3 MI N of LA 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45593, -93.43991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2019)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 N Perkins ST over Buxton Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Perkins ST over Buxton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N Perkins ST over Buxton Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is N Perkins ST over Buxton Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Perkins ST over Buxton Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.