US Bridges

North Fork Road over N Fork Buffalo River

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 2.90-RT 60/1.20-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000001462

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Fork Road over N Fork Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Fork Road over N Fork Buffalo River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesNorth Fork Road
CrossesN Fork Buffalo River
Location2.90-RT 60/1.20-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 635
Coordinates37.71125, -79.20422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2019)
Projected traffic27 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 N Fork Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Fork Road over N 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 March 2023.

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

About 24 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns North Fork Road over N Fork Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.