US Bridges

Boxwood Farm Road over Buffalo River

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · .64 Rt 822 / 1.18 Rt 658 · Structure no. 000000000001539

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boxwood Farm Road over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boxwood Farm Road over Buffalo River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 762 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2045. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoxwood Farm Road
CrossesBuffalo River
Location.64 Rt 822 / 1.18 Rt 658
RouteCounty Highway 739
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59683, -79.0048
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2022)
Projected traffic949 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boxwood Farm Road over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boxwood Farm Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Boxwood Farm Road over Buffalo River carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boxwood Farm Road over Buffalo River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Boxwood Farm Road over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.