US Bridges

Buttermilk RD over RTE 81

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.46 Rt 11 - 0.09 Rt 773 · Structure no. 000000000002314

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
496
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttermilk RD over RTE 81 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buttermilk RD over RTE 81 in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 496 vehicles a day, projected to reach 567 by 2045. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesButtermilk RD
CrossesRTE 81
Location0.46 Rt 11 - 0.09 Rt 773
RouteCounty Highway 775
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.25518, -78.95121
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length305 ft (92.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2019)
Projected traffic567 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$51 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buttermilk RD over RTE 81 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttermilk RD over RTE 81 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Buttermilk RD over RTE 81 carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buttermilk RD over RTE 81?

The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Buttermilk RD over RTE 81?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.