LA0002 over Buck Creek
FairClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 2.67 MI East of LA 539 · Structure no. 041400850704671
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 987
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0002 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0002 over Buck Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,085 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0002 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0002 over Buck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0002 over Buck Creek carry?
About 987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0002 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.
Who owns LA0002 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.