US Bridges

LA0534 over Buck CR

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Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 1.75 Mi. N. of LA 2 · Structure no. 041400000041400

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0534 over Buck CR is a concrete slab carrying LA0534 over Buck CR in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0534
CrossesBuck CR
Location1.75 Mi. N. of LA 2
RouteState Highway 534
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.83972, -93.15707
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic148 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA0534 over Buck CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0534 over Buck CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0534 over Buck CR carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA0534 over Buck CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0534 over Buck CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.