LA0389 over Buxton Creek
FairCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI N of LA 12 · Structure no. 071001910304141
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,874
- 2022 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 2003, so it is 22 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 1,874 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,061 by 2042. 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).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0389 over Buxton Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does LA0389 over Buxton Creek carry?
About 1,874 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% 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.