River Road over Buck Branch
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · .40-RT 683/.10-RT 684 · Structure no. 000000000024498
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 756
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Road over Buck Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying River Road over Buck Branch in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 756 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Road over Buck Branch built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Road over Buck Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does River Road over Buck Branch carry?
About 756 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is River Road over Buck Branch?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns River Road over Buck Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.