US Bridges

Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.61 Rt 703 - 0.15 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000001723

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,607
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch is a concrete slab carrying Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 3,607 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesParkersburg Tpke
CrossesTributary Buffalo Branch
Location0.61 Rt 703 - 0.15 Rt 688
RouteState Highway 42
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18709, -79.24132
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,607 (2022)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch carry?

About 3,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Parkersburg Tpke over Tributary Buffalo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.