US Bridges

Parkersburg Trnpk over Buffalo Branch

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.19 to 876 - 0.47 to 42 · Structure no. 000000000027548

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,787
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkersburg Trnpk over Buffalo Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parkersburg Trnpk over Buffalo Branch in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 3,787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,268 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesParkersburg Trnpk
CrossesBuffalo Branch
Location2.19 to 876 - 0.47 to 42
RouteState Highway 254
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.18666, -79.2207
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,787 (2022)
Projected traffic4,268 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Trnpk over Buffalo Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parkersburg Trnpk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Parkersburg Trnpk over Buffalo Branch carry?

About 3,787 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parkersburg Trnpk over Buffalo Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Parkersburg Trnpk over Buffalo Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.