Nursery Street over Buxton Creek
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 MI E of Oak Street · Structure no. 071000000071008
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 485
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nursery Street over Buxton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nursery Street over Buxton Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6 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 485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 533 by 2040. 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nursery Street over Buxton Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nursery Street 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Nursery Street over Buxton Creek carry?
About 485 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Nursery Street over Buxton Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Nursery Street over Buxton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.