US Bridges

Hebron RD over Buffalo Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 42 - 0.25 Rt 705 · Structure no. 000000000002175

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hebron RD over Buffalo Branch is a concrete slab carrying Hebron RD over Buffalo Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 356 vehicles a day, projected to reach 441 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHebron RD
CrossesBuffalo Branch
Location0.07 Rt 42 - 0.25 Rt 705
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18549, -79.22997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2019)
Projected traffic441 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hebron RD over Buffalo Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hebron RD over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Hebron RD over Buffalo Branch carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hebron RD over Buffalo Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hebron RD over Buffalo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.