US Bridges

LA0012 over Buxton Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI East of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000120404771

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,277
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0012 over Buxton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0012 over Buxton Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,277 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,304 by 2041. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0012
CrossesBuxton Creek
Location0.3 MI East of LA 27
RouteState Highway 12
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.451, -93.4219
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,277 (2021)
Projected traffic11,304 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0012 over Buxton Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0012 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0012 over Buxton Creek carry?

About 10,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0012 over Buxton Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns LA0012 over Buxton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.