Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of Main RD · Structure no. 071000000500096
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bud Bennett RD over Buxton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.