Morris Mill RD over Buffalo Branch
FairAugusta County, Virginia · 0.77 Rt 42 - 0.23 Rt 832 · Structure no. 000000000002197
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 987
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris Mill RD over Buffalo Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Mill RD over Buffalo Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 987 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,101 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morris Mill RD over Buffalo Branch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morris Mill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Morris Mill RD over Buffalo Branch carry?
About 987 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Morris Mill RD over Buffalo Branch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Morris Mill RD over Buffalo Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.