US Bridges

LA0027 over Buxton Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 MI S of LA 12 · Structure no. 071000310614371

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,798
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Buxton Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Buxton Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7,798 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,577 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesBuxton Creek
Location2.1 MI S of LA 12
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42299, -93.42445
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,798 (2021)
Projected traffic8,577 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 LA0027 over Buxton Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Buxton Creek carry?

About 7,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Buxton Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Buxton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.