Lexington Turnpike over Buffalo River
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · 0.05-RT 635 0.75-RT 635 · Structure no. 000000000028935
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,608
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lexington Turnpike over Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lexington Turnpike over Buffalo River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,608 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,793 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Lexington Turnpike over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lexington Turnpike over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lexington Turnpike over Buffalo River carry?
About 1,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lexington Turnpike over Buffalo River?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lexington Turnpike over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.