US Bridges

Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR

Good

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.17 MI W of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000000070245

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR is a concrete culvert carrying Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 2,157 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,372 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArthur Irwin RD
CrossesBuxton CR
Location0.17 MI W of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.47535, -93.43432
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,157 (2022)
Projected traffic2,372 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR carry?

About 2,157 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Arthur Irwin RD over Buxton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.