US Bridges

Route 66 over Buxton Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI W of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030214932701

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
345
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over Buxton Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 66 over Buxton Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 66
CrossesBuxton Creek
Location3.5 MI W of LA 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.35687, -93.45345
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic345 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 over Buxton Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 66 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 66 over Buxton Creek carry?

About 345 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 66 over Buxton Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over Buxton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.