Route 66 over Buxton Creek
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI West of LA 27 · Structure no. 071030214932711
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 293
- 2023 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 322 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Route 66 over Buxton Creek carry?
About 293 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Route 66 over Buxton Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 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.