US Bridges

North Fork Road over S Fork Buffalo River

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · .03 Rt. 60/4.07 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000001458

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fork Road over S Fork Buffalo River is a concrete culvert carrying North Fork Road over S Fork 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 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Fork Road
CrossesS Fork Buffalo River
Location.03 Rt. 60/4.07 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates37.68077, -79.22219
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2022)
Projected traffic181 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 North Fork Road over S Fork Buffalo River built?

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

What condition is North Fork Road over S Fork Buffalo River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North Fork Road over S Fork Buffalo River carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is North Fork Road over S Fork Buffalo River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns North Fork Road over S Fork Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.