US Bridges

Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.05 Rt 285 - 0.75 Rt 250 · Structure no. 000000000029283

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,758
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,758 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,875 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLifecore Drive
CrossesBuckingham Branch RR
Location1.05 Rt 285 - 0.75 Rt 250
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.09886, -78.99369
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,758 (2022)
Projected traffic12,875 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR carry?

About 10,758 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lifecore Drive over Buckingham Branch RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.