US Bridges

Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .07-RT 60/1.83-RT 688 · Structure no. 000000000001457

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River is a concrete culvert carrying Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 403 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 449 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Springs RD
CrossesBuffalo River
Location.07-RT 60/1.83-RT 688
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66999, -79.21632
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic403 (2022)
Projected traffic449 by 2045
Trucks3%
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

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 Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River carry?

About 403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Buffalo Springs RD over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.