US Bridges

Buffalo Springs RD over Pedlar River

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.40-RT 647/0.06- RT.643 · Structure no. 000000000001464

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Springs RD over Pedlar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffalo Springs RD over Pedlar River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,141 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Springs RD
CrossesPedlar River
Location0.40-RT 647/0.06- RT.643
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5595, -79.25298
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2022)
Projected traffic1,141 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$153.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Springs RD over Pedlar River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Springs RD over Pedlar 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Springs RD over Pedlar River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buffalo Springs RD over Pedlar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.