LA0389 over Buxton Creek
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI North of LA 12 · Structure no. 071001910301661
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,858
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0389 over Buxton Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0389 over Buxton Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,858 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,043 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0389 over Buxton Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0389 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 LA0389 over Buxton Creek carry?
About 1,858 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA0389 over Buxton Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0389 over Buxton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.