US Bridges

LA0027 over Buxton Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA 12 · Structure no. 071000310700551

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,683
2022 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 1953, so it is 72 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 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 4,683 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesBuxton Creek
Location0.5 MI N of LA 12
RouteState Highway 27
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45825, -93.43013
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic4,683 (2022)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1953, making it 72 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Buxton Creek carry?

About 4,683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Buxton Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 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.